HYDROXYACETIC ACID
ICSC: 1537 |
Glycolic acid Alpha-hydroxyacetic acid Hydroxyethanoic acid C2H4O3 / HOCH2COOH Molecular mass: 76.1 ICSC # 1537 | CAS # 79-14-1 RTECS # MC5250000 UN # 3261 October 28, 2004 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide. |
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INHALATION | Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. | Half-upright position. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | Redness. Pain. Serious skin burns. | Protective gloves. | First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
EYES | Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns. | Safety goggles, 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. | Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. | Separated from strong oxidants, metals, sulfides, cyanides strong bases food and feedstuffs . Dry. | Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. UN Hazard Class: 8 UN Packing Group: II | ||
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This substance is often available commercially as a 70% solution with UN number 3265, hazard class 8, packaging group II.
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