Safety Data Sheet

85% Acetic Acid

Version 1.2 Revision Date: 11/05/2022

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product name : 85% Acetic Acid

Synonyms : No data available

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Recommended use : Acid.

Restricted Uses : No data available

Manufacturer or supplier's details
Company : Univar Solutions Canada Ltd.
Address 64 Arrow Road
North York, ON, M9M 2L9
Canada

Emergency telephone number:

Local Emergency Contact : During Office hours Monday-Friday, 8.00 am - 4.30 pm (Pacific
Standard Time) : 1-866-686-4827

Additional Information: : Responsible Party: Product Compliance Department

E-mail: SDSNA@univarsolutions.com
SDS Requests: 1-855-429-2661
Website: www.univarsolutions.com

SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3

Skin corrosion : Category 1A

Serious eye damage : Category 1

Label elements
Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements : Prevention:

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames
and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip-
ment.
P242 Use non-sparking tools.

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P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/
face protection.
Response:
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately
all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with
water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER/ doctor.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco-
hol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage:
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis-
posal plant.

Other hazards
None known.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance / Mixture : Mixture

Hazardous components
CAS-No. Chemical name % by Weight Synonyms
64-19-7 Acetic acid 70 - 90 Acetic acid
The exact ranges of this mixture are being withheld due to a Trade Secret.

SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

General advice : Move out of dangerous area.

Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Do not leave the victim unattended.
If inhaled : If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical
advice.
Take victim immediately to hospital.
In case of skin contact : Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated
wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficul-
ty.
If on skin, rinse well with water.
If on clothes, remove clothes.

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In case of eye contact : Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tis-
sue damage and blindness.
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
Take victim immediately to hospital.
If swallowed : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Keep respiratory tract clear.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Take victim immediately to hospital.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Alcohol-resistant foam

Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet
media
Specific hazards during fire- : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
fighting courses.

Hazardous combustion prod- : No hazardous combustion products are known

ucts

Specific extinguishing meth- : Use a water spray to cool fully closed containers.
ods
Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
For safety reasons in case of fire, cans should be stored sepa-
rately in closed containments.
Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if nec-
for firefighters essary.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protec- : Use personal protective equipment.

tive equipment and emer- Remove all sources of ignition.
gency procedures Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentra-
tions. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.

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Methods and materials for : Neutralize with chalk, alkali solution or ammonia.
containment and cleaning up Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible ab-
sorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, ver-
miculite) and place in container for disposal according to local
/ national regulations (see section 13).

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on protection against : Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.
fire and explosion Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge
(which might cause ignition of organic vapours). Keep away
from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Advice on safe handling : Avoid formation of aerosol.

Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the ap-
plication area.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Open drum carefully as content may be under pressure.
To avoid spills during handling keep bottle on a metal tray.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Conditions for safe storage : No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Observe label precautions.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.
Materials to avoid : Do not store near acids.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

CAS-No. Components Value type Control parame- Basis
(Form of ters / Permissible
exposure) concentration
64-19-7 Acetic acid TWA 10 ppm CA AB OEL
25 mg/m3
STEL 15 ppm CA AB OEL
37 mg/m3
TWA 10 ppm CA BC OEL
STEL 15 ppm CA BC OEL
TWAEV 10 ppm CA QC OEL
25 mg/m3
STEV 15 ppm CA QC OEL

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37 mg/m3
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally re-
quired.
In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an ap-
proved filter.
Hand protection

Remarks : The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed

with the producers of the protective gloves.
Eye protection : Eye wash bottle with pure water
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing
problems.
Skin and body protection : Impervious clothing
Choose body protection according to the amount and concen-
tration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures : When using do not eat or drink.
When using do not smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : liquid
Colour : clear, colourless
Odour : vinegar-like
Odour Threshold : No data available
pH : Estimated 2.4 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)

Freezing Point : No data available

Boiling Point : No data available
Flash point : 56 - 71 °C (133 - 160 °F)

Evaporation rate : 1
Ethyl Ether
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Upper explosion limit : No data available

Lower explosion limit : No data available

Vapour pressure : No data available

Relative vapour density : > 1(Air = 1.0)

Relative density : No data available

Density : 1.069 g/cm3
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : completely soluble
Solubility in other solvents : No data available
Partition coefficient: n- : No data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Thermal decomposition : No data available

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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reac- : No hazards to be specially mentioned.
tions
Conditions to avoid : Keep away from heat, flame, sparks and other ignition
sources.
Exposure to sunlight.
Freezing temperatures.
Incompatible materials : Alcohols
Amines
Bases
chromium trioxide
halogens
hydroxides
Metals
Oxidizing agents
perchloric acid
peroxides
potassium permanganate
sulphuric acid

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Skin corrosion/irritation

Product:
Result: Causes severe burns.

Components:
64-19-7:
Species: Rabbit
Result: Causes severe burns.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product:
Result: Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Further information

Product:
Remarks: Solvents may degrease the skin.

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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability

Components:
64-19-7:

Bioaccumulative potential
No data available

Mobility in soil
No data available

Other adverse effects

Product:
Additional ecological infor- : No data available
mation

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and
federal regulations.
For assistance with your waste management needs - including
disposal, recycling and waste stream reduction, contact Uni-
var Solutions ChemCare: 1-800-637-7922

Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.

Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.
Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods):

UN2789, Acetic acid, glacial, 8 (3), II

IATA (International Air Transport Association):

UN2789, Acetic acid, glacial, 8 (3), II

IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods):

UN2789, ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL, 8, (3), II, Flash Point:56 - 71 °C(133 - 160 °F)

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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Hazardous Products Regulations
(HPR) and the SDS contains all of the information required by the HPR.

The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:

TSCA : On TSCA Inventory

DSL : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL

AICS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

NZIoC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

ENCS : Not in compliance with the inventory

KECI : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

PICCS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

IECSC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information accumulated is based on the data of which we are aware and is believed to be correct as
of the date hereof. Since this information may be applied under conditions beyond our control and with
which we may be unfamiliar and since data made become available subsequently to the date hereof, we
do not assume any responsibility for the results of its use. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance
of need that the information is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. This SDS has
been prepared by Univar Solutions EHS Product Compliance Department (1-855-429-2661)
SDSNA@univarsolutions.com.

Revision Date : 11/05/2022

Legacy SDS: : 000000121955

Material number:
16158668, 16157971, 16157947, 16128121, 668129, 667744

Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
ACGIH American Conference of Gov- LD50 Lethal Dose 50%
ernment Industrial Hygienists
AICS Australia, Inventory of Chemical LOAEL Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
Substances
DSL Canada, Domestic Substances NFPA National Fire Protection Agency
List
NDSL Canada, Non-Domestic Sub- NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety
stances List & Health

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CNS Central Nervous System NTP National Toxicology Program

CAS Chemical Abstract Service NZloC New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
EC50 Effective Concentration NOAEL No Observable Adverse Effect Level
EC50 Effective Concentration 50% NOEC No Observed Effect Concentration
EGEST EOSCA Generic Exposure Sce- OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administra-
nario Tool tion
EOSCA European Oilfield Specialty PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Chemicals Association
EINECS European Inventory of Existing PICCS Philippines Inventory of Commercial
Chemical Substances Chemical Substances
MAK Germany Maximum Concentra- PRNT Presumed Not Toxic
tion Values
GHS Globally Harmonized System RCRA Resource Conservation Recovery Act
>= Greater Than or Equal To STEL Short-term Exposure Limit
IC50 Inhibition Concentration 50% SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthori-
zation Act.
IARC International Agency for Research TLV Threshold Limit Value
on Cancer
IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical TWA Time Weighted Average
Substances in China
ENCS Japan, Inventory of Existing and TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
New Chemical Substances
KECI Korea, Existing Chemical Invento- UVCB Unknown or Variable Composition, Com-
ry plex Reaction Products, and Biological
Materials
<= Less Than or Equal To WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Infor-
mation System
LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%

SDS Number: 100000004881 9/9 85% Acetic Acid