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First-aid measures

Emergency measure - Inhalation: Seek medical advice.

Emergency measure - Eyes: Rinse with plenty of water.

Emergency measure - Skin: Wash with soap and water.

Emergency measure - Ingestion: Seek medical advice.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: Water mist, foam, carbon dioxide and dry powder may be used.

Product arising from burning: Products of combustion may contain oxides of carbon and

nitrogen.

Product determined by test: N

Protective equipment: Protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus

should be worn.

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Ensure adequate ventilation during collection of spilt

material. Transfer to labelled containers and dispose of by

incineration at a suitable facility in accordance with local

regulations.

Handling and storage

Handling: Observe the usual precautions when handling organic

chemicals. Avoid ingestion, inhalation and contact with

skin.

Wear gloves (flock or fabric-lined natural rubber or

chloroprene, butadiene-acrylonitrile mixtures manufactured

in conformance with BS 1651, section 4). All eye protection

will be manufactured and used in compliance with BS 2092 and

BS 7028 respectively.

Storage: Store in tightly closed containers.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Transport code: UN 2790
Transport: For this substance the international codes and conditions
for acetic acid 20% are recommended.


UN 2790, class 8, item 8.32, Packing group II

(Acetic acid >10% but not >80%)
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Stability and reactivity

Danger other than fire: None reported.

Chemical reaction with water: None reported.

Dust explosion determined by test: N

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Recovery for recycling is not possible.

Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: Neutralisation is possible using low amounts of buffers or

alkali eg sodium bicarbonate, diluted sodium hydroxide.

(A632)

Industry - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: Not recommended.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: Recommended method at a suitable facility at temperatures

above 1200 deg C. Waste gas treatment to remove oxides of

nitrogen should be fitted. (A661)

Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: Not recommended.

Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: The substance itself will not enter the public domain.