ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
ICSC: 0209 |
Acetic acid, anhydride Acetic oxide Ethanoic anhydride Acetyl oxide C4H6O3/(CH3CO)2O Molecular mass: 102.1 ICSC # 0209 | CAS # 108-24-7 RTECS # AK1925000 UN # 1715 EC # 607-008-00-9 April 04, 2006 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Flammable. | NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. | Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide (see Notes). |
EXPLOSION | Above 49°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | Above 49°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment. | In case of fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water. |
EXPOSURE | AVOID ALL CONTACT! | IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |
INHALATION | Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | Redness. skin burns. Pain. Blisters. Effects could be delayed | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention. |
EYES | Causes watering of the eyes. Redness. Pain. Burns. | Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Personal protection: filter respirator for acid gases. Chemical protection suit. Use face shield. Consult an expert! Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. | Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs, incompatible substances (see Chemical Dangers). Dry. | Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. C symbol R: 10-20/22-34 S: 1/2-26-36/37/39-45 UN Hazard Class: 8 UN Subsidiary Risks: 3 UN Packing Group: II Signal: Danger Flame-Corr-Excl mark Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage | ||
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Forms acetic acid when mixed with water. Major fires must be extinguished with large amounts of water from a distance.
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