GESTIS Substance Database
Acetic acid
IDENTIFICATION
Acetic acid
Glacial acetic acid
Ethanoic acid
ZVG No:
CAS No:
INDEX No:
EC No:
11400
64-19-7
607-002-00-6
200-580-7
CHARACTERISATION
SUBSTANCE GROUP CODE
143000
Carboxylic acids
STATE OF AGGREGATION
The substance is liquid.
PROPERTIES
Colour:
colourless
Odour:
pungent
vinegar tang
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION
Flammable liquid.
Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air when the substance is heated above its flash point.
Mixable with water.
Hygroscopic.
Volatile.
Acute or chronic health hazards result from the substance.
(see: chapter REGULATIONS).
FORMULA
C2H4O2
Molar mass:
60,05 g/mol
Conversion factor (gaseous phase) at 1013 mbar and 20 °C:
1 ml/m³ =
2,50 mg/m³
TOXICOLOGY / ECOTOXICOLOGY
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
LD50 oral rat
Value:
Reference:
3310 mg/kg
Delaware State Medical Journal. Vol. 31, Pg. 276, 1959.
LD50 dermal
Species:
Value:
Reference:
Rabbit
1130 mg/kg
Union Carbide Data Sheet. Vol. 8/7/1963,
Source:
02071
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL DATA
LC50 Fish (96 hours)
Minimum:
79 mg/l
Maximum:
273 mg/l
Median:
88 mg/l
Study number:
3
Reference for median:
Mattson, V.R., J.W. Arthur, and C.T. Walbridge 1976. Acute Toxicity of Selected Organic Compounds
to Fathead Minnows. EPA-600/3-76-097, U.S.EPA, Duluth, MN :12 p.
LC50 Crustaceans (48 hours)
Minimum:
52,6 mg/l
Maximum:
180 mg/l
Median:
90,1 mg/l
Study number:
7
Reference for median:
Espiritu, E.Q., C.R. Janssen, and G. Persoone 1995. Cyst-Based Toxicity Tests. VII. Evaluation of
the 1-h Enzymatic Inhibition Test (Fluotox) with Artemia nauplii. Environ.Toxicol.Water Qual. 10:25-34
EC50 Crustaceans (48 hours)
Minimum:
65 mg/l
Maximum:
65 mg/l
Maximum:
65 mg/l
Median:
65 mg/l
Study number:
1
Reference for median:
"Janssen, C.R., E.Q. Espiritu, and G. Persoone 1993. Evaluation of the new ""Enzymatic Inhibition""
Criterion for Rapid Toxicity Testing with Daphnia magna. In: A.Soares and P.Calow (Eds.), Progress
in Standardization of Aquatic Toxicity Tests, Lewis Publ. :71-81"
Source:
02072
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
MELTING POINT
Melting point:
17 °C
BOILING POINT
Boiling Point:
118 °C
DENSITY
DENSITY
Value:
1,05 g/cm³
Temperature:
20 °C
RELATIVE VAPOUR DENSITY
Ratio of the density to dry air at the same temperature and pressure
Value:
2,07
RELATIVE DENSITY OF THE VAPOUR-AIR-MIXTURE
Ratio of the density to dry air at 20 °C and standard pressure
Value:
1,02
VAPOUR PRESSURE
Vapour pressure:
Temperature:
15,8 mbar
20 °C
Vapour pressure:
Temperature:
27,9 mbar
30 °C
Vapour pressure:
Temperature:
47,2 mbar
40 °C
Vapour pressure:
Temperature:
76,9 mbar
50 °C
FLASH POINT
Flash point:
Closed cup
38,5 °C
IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Ignition temperature:
485 °C
Temperature class:
T1
Max. exper. safe gap
(MESG):
1,69 mm
Explosion group:
IIA
EXPLOSION LIMITS
Lower explosion limit:
6 vol. %
148 g/m³
Upper explosion limit:
17 vol. %
430 g/m³
Maximum explosion pressure:
6,3 bar
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
mixable
pH-VALUE
pH-value:
2,5
Temperature:
20 °C
Concentration:
50 g/l
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (octanol/water)
log Kow:
-0,17
Recommended value of LOG KOW Databank.
VISCOSITY
Dynamic Viscosity:
1,22 mPa*s
Temperature:
20 °C
Conversion: Viscosity(kin) = Viscosity(dyn) / density
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
Hazardous chemical reactions:
Risk of explosion in contact with:
hydrogen peroxide
chromium(VI)-oxide; potassium permanganate; sodium peroxide; perchloric acid; phosphorus
trichloride
The substance polymerize in contact with:
acetic aldehyde;
The substance can react dangerously with:
alcohols
strong oxidizing agents
strong lyes
alkali hydroxide
strong acids
nitric acid
2-aminoethanol; ammonium nitrate (heat); bromine pentafluoride; chlorosulphuric acid; dichromatesulfuric acid; diaminoethane; glacial acetic acid; acetic anhydride; ethylene glycol; potassium-tert.
butoxide; oleum
The substance forms an explosive mixture with air.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Conductivity: 6 * 10 Exp -07 S/m
Temperature: 25 °C
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND FIRST AID
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Main Routes of exposure:
The main route of occupational exposure for acetic acid (E) is via the respiratory tract.[07619]
Respiratory tract:
E vapours or aerosols are absorbed via the lungs.[07619]
Quantitative data are not available, but due to the mainly irritative/corrosive effects of inhaled acid,
they are of minor importance.[99983]
Skin:
Because of its lipid solubility, E can penetrate the skin easily and deeply.[07934]
Information on the extent of the simultaneous resorption is not available.[99983]
Toxicity tests on animals indicate that resorptive effects are mainly possible after contamination with
concentrated (and thus corrosive) E.[99999]
Gastrointestinal tract:
Quantitative resorption of E (being a natural component of many foods) via the gastrointestinal tract is
very probable.[07866]
TOXIC EFFECTS
Main toxic effects:
Acute effects:
Increasing concentration involves increasing corrosive effects on skin and mucous membranes, and
exposure to high concentrations causes severe damage to the eyes and the lungs;[07619]
In the event of oral intake of high concentrations: Chemical burns in the digestive tract, metabolic
disorders, blood impairment, cardiovascular reactions, renal damage.[07606]
Chronic effects:
Skin changes, chronic inflammation of eyes and respiratory tract, erosive tooth damage;[07619]
Acute toxicity:
Primary features are the local effects, which, because of the lipid solubility of E and the associated
deep action, are more pronounced than would otherwise be expected from the acid strength;[08013]
Aqueous solutions of approx. 1% cause chemical burns of the mucosa;[07619] 4-10% solutions (e.g.
table vinegar) cause immediate pain in the eye, reddening of the conjunctiva, in some cases even
table vinegar) cause immediate pain in the eye, reddening of the conjunctiva, in some cases even
impairment of the cornea; permanent corneal turbidity is possible;
Concentrated E (glacial acetic acid) causes severe eye damage whose extent can often only be
recognised after several days, even when the eyes were immediately rinsed with water;
Immediate corneal turbidity was followed by inflammations of the iris and the deeper layers of the
cornea and by adhesion of the iris to the lens; after a slow regeneration process the casualties
suffered from permanent anaesthesia and turbidity of the cornea.[07979]
The following concentrations damage the skin:
80%, severe damage; 50-80%, moderate to severe damage; 50%, moderate damage; 5-10%
solutions do not cause any damage. Vapours and aerosols can also irritate the skin.
Sensitisation of the external skin is very rare.[07619]
Cases of toxicity after dermal absorption have not been reported.[99983].
The dermal LD50 value determined in tests on rabbits amounted to 1,060 mg per kg of body weight;
28% E revealed a much higher value for guinea pigs (> 3.2 ml per kg of body weight).[07934]
In cases of exposures involving the inhalation of the substance, the acrid odour, the low odour
threshold (in the 1-5 ppm range) and the irritationof the mucosa generally provided a sufficient
warning effect for non-adapted persons.
Non-adapted persons feel nose and throat irritations, 50 ppm are unbearable; however, adapted
persons can tolerate 30 ppm; 200-500 ppm are irritating, but are said to bearable over a short period
for some individuals; 800-1,200 ppm can only be endured for a period of three-minutes.[07619]
Sustained exposure to high concentrations causes irritation of the eyes and the skin as well as
severe lung damage (from approx. 100 ppm there is danger of a pulmonary oedema).[07866]
The IDHL value (ʻimmediately dangerous to life or health valueʼ) was considered to be 50 ppm for E
vapours/aerosols.[07930]
Oral toxicities caused by concentrated E (vinegar essence/glacial acetic acid) mainly occurred
outside of working environments.
The main initial symptoms are severe corrosions of the mucous membranes of mouth, throat,
oesophagus, and stomach, accompanied by strong and sometimes unbearable pain, bloody vomiting,
and diarrhoea. The initial stage often includes a state of shock; after intake of the substance into
anempty stomach, reflective cardiac arrest could result in the death of the affected person.[07606]
Furthermore, the risk of perforation of the oesophagus and bleeding and ulceration in the
gastrointestinal tract exists. Pulmonary damage (oedema, pneumonia) is also possible.[07656]
In cases of severe toxicities the resorptive effects are supplemented by acidosis and, under certain
circumstances, severe haemolysis followed by haemorrhagic diathesis (due to disseminated
intravascular coagulation) and finally by possible renal failure.[07606]
Survivors are subject to the consequential effects of adhesions in the digestive tract (oesophagus
strictures, pyloric stenosis).[07656]
Doses from approx. 20 ml of concentrated E p.o. are defined as lethal.[08013]
Even 1 ml of concentrated E can perforate the oesophagus.[07656]
Concentrations of E < 10% do not bear any acute risk when administered p.o.[07836]
Chronic toxicity:
Only a few reports are available on the health hazards in connection with the occupational handling of
E, despite extensive utilisation of the substance at workplaces. It is obvious that long-term exposure
results in a substantial adaptation to irritative effects.
A group of workers who were exposed to an average value of 60 ppm and during one hour per day to
values from 100 to 260 ppm over a period of 7-12 years exhibited erosive changes to the teeth (in 45
of 126 examined workers), accompanied by slight irritations of the respiratory tract and the skin and
gastrointestinal complaints, but no other damage to health.[07619]
However, some workers suffered from eye damage (lid oedema, conjunctivitis, hypertrophy of the
lymph nodes) and pronounced irritation of the respiratory tract (bronchitis, pharyngitis) in addition to
tooth erosion under analogous conditions.
The highly exposed palms of the hands featured skin changes (abnormal pigmentation of the skin,
cracked or fissured skin, hyperkeratosis).[07636]
According to general occupational experiences, exposure to 10 ppm of E even for several decades
do not cause any toxicity symptoms or significant irritation.
However, individual cases involved irritations at exposures < 10 ppm.[07619]
A test on 4 probands could not evidence any effects (on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune
A test on 4 probands could not evidence any effects (on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune
system functions, blood parameters, well-being, individual performance) after continuous exposure to
2-4 ppm of E over a period of 15 days.[07742]
Slight psycho-physiological and biochemical impacts (changes of the glycolysis rate in the
erythrocytes, increased peroxidation) were observed at 6 ppm over a period of 17-22 days or 10 ppm
over 10 days.[07934]
In general, irritative effects on the mucous membranes of the eyes and the nose were regarded as
the critical toxic effect after long-term exposure to E.[07619]
Reproductive toxicity, Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity:
Reproductive toxicity:
Very little data are available from animal experiments, which are, in any case, irrelevant to
occupational exposure conditions.[07866]
Mutagenicity:
Results of in vitro tests were negative; the assessment of positive findings in tests on insects provides
several problems. Accurate results of in vivo tests on mammals are not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Carcinogenic effects of E could not be evidenced in dermal animal experiments on the dermal toxicity
of the substance.
When known carcinogenic substances were dermally or orally applied to test animals, subsequent
chronic application of E intensified the efficacy of those substances in some cases.[07742]
There is no evidence for carcinogenic or tumour-promoting effects on humans.[99983]
Biotransformation and Excretion:
Resorbed E is metabolised via physiologically predetermined paths, analogous to the acetate ion: E
can be used to build a variety of substances on the one hand, and it can undergo oxidative
decomposition through the formation of CO2 on the other.
The toxic effects of high doses or concentrated amounts of E are not ascribed to the acetate ion, but
rather to the undissociated acid.[07619]
Annotation:
This occupational health information was compiled on 03.09.2001.
It will be updated if necessary.
This information was translated from German into English by Übersetzungsbüro Branco.
FIRST AID
Eyes:
After contact with concentrated vapours, aerosols, acid splashes:[07656]
Rinse the affected eye with widely spread lids for 10 minutes under running water whilst protecting
the unimpaired eye.
As soon as possible aim a mild water jet directly at the eye to remove acid residuals completely.
Afterwards, ensure the quickest possible transport to an ophthalmologist.[07656]
Skin:
Remove contaminated clothing while protecting yourself.
Rinse the affected skin areas for 10 minutes under running water.
Arrange medical treatment.
After wetting of large areas, immediate rinsing or showering, if possible.
Then:[99999]
Lay the casualty down in a quiet place and protect him against hypothermia.
Summon an emergency physician.[99999]
Respiratory tract:
Whilst protecting yourself remove the casualty from the hazardous area and take him to the fresh air.
Lay the casualty down in a quiet place and protect him against hypothermia.
In the case of breathing difficulties have the casualty inhale oxygen.
In case of shortness of breath place the casualty in a half-sitting position.[07656]
In case of shortness of breath place the casualty in a half-sitting position.[07656]
As soon as possible repeatedly have the casualty deeply breath a glucocorticoid inhalation spray in.
Ensure fast examination by a physician.[07656]
Swallowing:
After ingestion of acid concentrations > 10%:[07656]
If the casualty is conscious have him drink copious amounts of liquids (water).
Lay the casualty down in a quiet place and protect him against hypothermia.
Do not make the casualty vomit.
Call an emergency physician.[07656]
In the event of spontaneous vomiting, keep the patient in a prone position with the head lower than
the feet in order to prevent vomit from entering the trachea.[07638]
Information for physicians:
Symptoms of acute poisoning:
Eyes: Vapours/aerosols or highly diluted solutions cause burning sensations/piercing pains,
lacrimation, lid spasms, conjunctivitis; from concentrations > 1% increasing corrosive effects: Severe
pain, turbidity;[07619]
Inflammation of the cornea, delayed iritis, synechiae and other symptoms;[07979]
Skin: Irritative effects, as of approx. 50% pronounced corrosive effects: Reddening, swelling,
formation of blisters, necrotising (blackish);[07656]
Resorptive effects cannot be excluded;[99992]
Inhalation: Tingling/piercing sensation in the nose, tickling of the throat and similar symptoms;[07619]
concentrated exposure leads to pharyngeal, glottic, pulmonary oedema or pneumonia; resorptive
effects are unlikely to appear;[99983]
Ingestion: Acutely life-threatening in concentrated form (> 10%);[07836]
Severe chemical burns at the affected mucosa with heavy pains; bloody vomiting, diarrhoea;
oesophagus/stomach perforation hazard, bleeding in the large and small intestines;[07656]
Often state of shock, possibly reflective cardiac arrest; resorptive effects in the event of slower
processes;
Resorption: more or less pronounced acidosis, haemolysis/haemorrhagic diathesis -> renal failure;
[07606]
Possible consequential damage: Strictures/stenoses in oesophagus/stomach;[07656] possible liver
necrosis.
First medical assistance:
Eye contact requires immediate follow-up examination by an ophthalmologist after performance of the
first aid measures (intensive rinsing with water/phys. NaCl solution; pain treatment, sterile covering).
[99992]
Ensure persistent rinsing of the contaminated skin areas. Apply flumetasone foam afterwards. Ensure
sterile covering of affected skin areas. Corrosion of large areas might require shock treatment (see
below).[07638]
After inhalation of concentrated vapours/aerosols: Administer high doses via inhalation and i.v.,
ensure use of antibiotics, administer oxygen, codeine against the urge to cough.
Monitor cardiovascular functions. Provide respiratory support in case of laryngospasms or
bronchospasms; when the casualty suffers from bronchospasms also administer bronchodilators.
After ingestion have the casualty drink a lot of fluids, but by no means induce vomiting and do not
administer activated charcoal.
An early endoscopy (by an experienced practitioner) should be considered (decision according to
hospital/patient history/other findings). In hospital the physicians might try to aspirate the gastric
content through a soft, flexible stomach tube (under direct-vision).
Pulmonary or glottic oedema prophylaxis (see above) is also indicated after ingestion.[99992]
When symptoms of shock are present: Infuse plasma expander; avoid the use, or considerably
reduce the amount of, dextran (Infukoll M40) to prevent thickening of the urine. Further treatment
depends on the symptoms.[07638]
The first measures to be taken after admission to the hospital are the determination/correction of the
acid-base status, pain treatment, shock therapy (if required), monitoring of the kidney, liver,
cardiovascular, and pulmonary functions and the blood count and coagulation status.[07606]
The recommended therapeutic measures include liver protection therapy and - in case of severe
haemolysis - haemodialysis or exchange transfusion.[99992]
haemolysis - haemodialysis or exchange transfusion.[99992]
Recommendations:
Provide the physician information about the substance/product and treatment already administered.
Annotation:
This first aid information was compiled on 01.09.1999.
It will be updated if necessary.
This information was translated from German into English by Übersetzungsbüro Branco.
HANDLING AND USAGE
USAGE
The substance is used as:
- acidifier and preserving agent (E 260)
- solvent in the organic chemistry
The substance is part of:
- household cleaners, softening agents and photochemicals
The substance is used for the production of:
- vinegar and vinegar essence
- various acetic acid esters, acetic anhydride and keten
The substance is used for:
- various organic synthesis
- acetic acid salts are auxilliary agents in the textile and leather industry, in dye works and in the
medical science
TECHNICAL MEASURES - HANDLING
Workplace:
Provision of good ventilation in the working area.
The floor must be acid and solvent resistant.
Washing facility at the workplace required.
Eye bath required. These locations must be signposted
clearly.
When handling excessive amounts of the substance an emergency shower is required.
Equipment:
Use only closed apparatus.
If release of the substance cannot be prevented, then it should be suctioned off at the point of exit.
Consider emission limit values, a purification of waste gases if necessary.
Label containers and pipelines clearly.
Suitable materials:
Glass
Aluminium
Polyethylene PE
Polytetrafluoro ethylene PTFE (Teflon)
V4A steel, silver;
Unsuitable materials:
Iron
Copper
Brass
Zinc
Advice on safer handling:
Take care to maintain clean working place.
The substance must not be present at workplaces in quantities above that required for work to be
progressed.
Do not leave container open.
Use leak-proof equipment with exhaust for refilling or transfer.
Avoid splashing.
Fill only into labelled container.
Use acid and solvent resistant utensils.
Avoid any contact when handling the substance.
Use an appropriate exterior vessel when transporting in fragile containers.
Cleaning and maintenance:
Use protective equipment while cleaning if necessary.
Only conduct maintenance and other work on or in the vessel or closed spaces after obtaining written
permission.
TECHNICAL MEASURES - STORAGE
Storage:
Do not use any food containers - risk of mistake.
Containers have to be labelled clearly and permanently.
Store in the original container as much as possible.
Preferably use unbreakable containers rather than glass
containers.
Place fragile vessels in break-proof outer vessels.
For acid concentration > 90% glass containers may break if the temperature is below 17°C due to
congealing of the acid.
Use breakable containers only up to 5 litres content.
Keep container tightly closed.
Recommended storage at room temperature.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
Store smaller vessels in cabinets with collecting tubs.
Protect from overheating/heating up.
The maximum permissible stored quantities are to be found in the Technische Regel für Gefahrstoffe
"Lagerung von Gefahrstoffen in ortsbeweglichen Behältern" (TRGS 510).
Storage is not permissible in hallways, thoroughfare, stairways, public hallways and corridors, on the
roof, in attics, and in workrooms.
Conditions of collocated storage:
For concentrations > 90 %:
Storage class 3 (Flammable liquid substances)
Only substances of the same storage class should be stored together.
Collocated storage with the following substances is prohibited:
- Pharmaceuticals, foods, and animal feeds including additives.
- Infectious, radioactive und explosive substances.
- Gases.
- Other explosive substances of storage class 4.1A.
- Flammable solid substances or desensitized substances of storage class 4.1B.
- Spontaneously flammable substances.
- Substances liberating flammable gases in contact with water.
- Strongly oxidizing substances of storage class 5.1A.
- Ammonium nitrate and preparations containing ammonium nitrate.
- Organic peroxides and self reactive substances.
- Non combustible acutely toxic substances of storage class 6.1B.
Under certain conditions the collocated storage with the following sub-stances is permitted (For more
Under certain conditions the collocated storage with the following sub-stances is permitted (For more
details see TRGS 510):
- Oxidizing substances of storage class 5.1B.
- Noncombustible toxic or chronically acting substances of storage class 6.1D.
- Combustible solids of storage class 11.
The substance should not be stored with substances with which ha-zardous chemical reactions are
possible.
For concentrations of 25 - 90 %:
Storage class 8 A (Combustible corrosive substances)
Only substances of the same storage class should be stored together.
Collocated storage with the following substances is prohibited:
- Pharmaceuticals, foods, and animal feeds including additives.
- Infectious, radioactive und explosive substances.
- Strongly oxidizing substances of storage class 5.1A.
- Organic peroxides and self reactive substances.
Under certain conditions the collocated storage with the following sub-stances is permitted (For more
details see TRGS 510):
- Gases.
- Other explosive substances of storage class 4.1A.
- Spontaneously flammable substances.
- Substances liberating flammable gases in contact with water.
- Oxidizing substances of storage class 5.1B.
- Ammonium nitrate and preparations containing ammonium nitrate.
The substance should not be stored with substances with which hazardous chemical reactions are
possible.
TECHNICAL MEASURES - FIRE AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION
Technical, constructive measures:
Substance is combustible.
Fire fighting equipment must be available.
Inspect the electrical fittings regularly against the higher risk of corrosion.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Earth all parts which can be electrically charged.
Precaution on handling:
For acetic acid > 90% :
Areas in which the substance is heated to above its flash point and processed are areas of fire
hazard.
Keep at a distance from sources of ignition (e.g. electrical devices, open flames, heat sources,
sparks).
Observe the smoking prohibition!
Absolutely no welding in the working area.
Only work with vessels and lines after these have been thoroughly rinsed.
Work done with fire or open flame should only be carried out with written permission if the risk of fire
or explosion cannot be completely eliminated.
Do not use any tools that cause sparks.
For acetic acid < 90% : Releases flammable vapours at higher temperatures only when the
concentration is high.
Keep away from open flames.
Work done with fire or open flame should only be carried out with written permission if the risk of fire
or explosion cannot be completely eliminated.
ORGANISATIONAL MEASURES
Instruction on the hazards and the protective measures using instruction manual (TRGS 555) are
Instruction on the hazards and the protective measures using instruction manual (TRGS 555) are
required with signature if just more than one minor hazard was detected.
Instruction must be provided before employment and then at a minimum of once per annum
thereafter.
An escape and rescue plan must be prepared when the location, scale, and use of the work-site so
demand.
It must be assured that the workplace limit values are being maintained. If the limit values are
exceeded, additional protection measures are necessary.
The measurements must be recorded and kept on file.
Observe the restrictions on juvenile employment as defined in the "Jugendarbeitsschutzgesetz".
Only employees are permitted to enter the work areas. Signposting to this effect must be displayed.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Body protection:
Depending on the risk, wear a tight, long apron and boots or suitable chemical protection clothing.
Wear flameproof protective clothing.
The protection clothing should be acid resistant.
Respiratory protection:
In an emergency (e.g.: unintentional release of the substance, exceeding the occupational exposure
limit value) respiratory protection must be worn. Consider the maximum period for wear.
Respiratory protection: Gas filter E, colour code yellow.
Use insulating device for concentrations above the usage limits for filter devices, for oxygen
concentrations below 17% volume, or in circumstances which are unclear.
Eye protection:
Sufficient eye protection must be worn.
Wear chemical safety goggles.
If the face is at risk a protective shield must also be worn.
If vapours or aerosols that may injure the eyes arise, then safety of the eyes can best be guaranteed
by wearing a full mask.
Hand protection:
Use protective gloves. The glove material must be sufficiently impermeable and resistant to the
substance. Check the tightness before wear. Gloves should be well cleaned before being removed,
then stored in a well ventilated location. Pay attention to skin care.
Skin protection cremes do not protect sufficiently against the substance.
Textile or leather gloves are completely unsuitable.
The following information refers to acetic acid (10%) :
The following materials are suitable for protective gloves (Permeation time >= 8 hours):
Natural rubber/Natural latex - NR (0,5 mm) (use non-powdered and allergen free products)
Polychloroprene - CR (0,5 mm)
Butyl rubber - Butyl (0,5 mm)
Fluoro carbon rubber - FKM (0,4 mm)
Polyvinyl chloride - PVC (0,5 mm)
Protective gloves of the following materials should not be worn longer than 4 hours continually
(Permeation time >= 4 hours):
Nitrile rubber/Nitrile latex - NBR (0,35 mm)
The following information refers to acetic acid (50%) :
The following materials are suitable for protective gloves (Permeation time >= 8 hours):
Polychloroprene - CR (0,5 mm)
Butyl rubber - Butyl (0,5 mm)
Fluoro carbon rubber - FKM (0,4 mm)
Polyvinyl chloride - PVC (0,5 mm)
Protective gloves of the following materials should not be worn longer than 4 hours continually
(Permeation time >= 4 hours):
(Permeation time >= 4 hours):
Natural rubber/Natural latex - NR (0,5 mm) (use non-powdered and allergen free products)
Following materials are unsuitable for protective gloves because of degradation, severe swelling or
low permeation time:
Nitrile rubber/Nitrile latex - NBR
The following information refers to acetic acid (100%) :
The following materials are suitable for protective gloves (Permeation time >= 8 hours):
Butyl rubber - Butyl (0,5 mm)
Protective gloves of the following materials should not be worn longer than 1 hour continually
(Permeation time >= 1 hour):
Polyvinyl chloride - PVC (0,5 mm)
Following materials are unsuitable for protective gloves because of degradation, severe swelling or
low permeation time:
Natural rubber/Natural latex - NR
Polychloroprene - CR
Nitrile rubber/Nitrile latex - NBR
Fluoro carbon rubber - FKM
The times listed are suggested by measurements taken at 22 °C and constant contact. Temperatures
raised by warmed substances, body heat, etc. and a weakening of the effective layer thickness
caused by expansion can lead to a significantly shorter breakthrough time. In case of doubt contact
the gloves' manufacturer. A 1.5-times increase / decrease in the layer thickness doubles / halves the
breakthrough time. This data only applies to the pure substance. Transferred to mixtures of
substances, these figures should only be taken as an aid to orientation.
Industrial hygiene:
Foods, beverages and other articles of consumption must not be consumed at the work areas.
Suitable areas are to be designated for these purposes.
Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact wash skin.
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact rinse the affected eye(s).
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Avoid contact with clothing. Contaminated clothes must be exchanged and cleaned carefully.
Before cleaning clothes rinse thoroughly first in water.
Increased risk of combustion from wicking.
Provide washrooms with showers and if possible rooms with separate storage for street clothing and
work clothing.
The skin must be washed with soap and water before breaks and at the end of work. Apply fatty skincare products after washing.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Hazardous waste according to Waste Catalogue Ordinance (AVV).
If there is no way of recycling it must be disposed of in compliance with the respective national and
local regulations.
Collection of small amounts of substance:
Dilut liquid organic acids or solutions if necessary and neutralise carafully with sodium hydrogen
carbonate or sodium hydroxide, pH-control.
Place in a collection container for salt solutions, adjust for a pH value of 6-8.
Collection vessels must be clearly labelled with a systematic description of their contents. Store the
vessels in a well-ventilated location. Entrust them to the appropriate authorities for disposal.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Shut off all sources of ignition.
Evacuate area. Warn affected surroundings.
The hazardous area may only be entered once suitable protective measures are implemented. Only
The hazardous area may only be entered once suitable protective measures are implemented. Only
then can the hazardous situation be removed.
Wear respiratory protection, eye protection, hand protection and body protection (see chapter
Personal Protection).
Absorb any spilt liquid with an absorbent (e.g. diatomite, vermiculite, sand) and dispose of according
to regulations.
Pump off larger quantities.
Use non-sparking tools.
Afterwards ventilate area and wash spill site.
Endangerment of watert:
Low hazard to waters. Inform the responsible authorities when very large quantities get into water,
drainage, sewer, or the ground.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Classes of fires:
B
liquid or melting substances
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water (spray - not splash)
Dry extinguishing powder
Carbon dioxide
Fight large fire with alcohol resistant foam or water spray.
Instructions:
Cool surrounding containers with water spray.
If possible, take container out of dangerous zone.
Heating causes a rise in pressure, risk of bursting and
explosion.
Shut off sources of ignition.
Beware of backfire.
Special protective equipment:
Attention! Hazardous decomposition products may occur.
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and special tightly sealed suit.
REGULATIONS
Classification:
Flammable liquids, Category 3; H226
Skin corrosion, Category 1A; H314
Signal Word:
"Danger"
Hazard Statement - H-phrases:
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement - P-phrases:
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P307+P310: IF exposed: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. (Unofficial Pphrase combination)
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Manufacturer's specification by Merck
Reference: 01211
The substance is listed in appendix VI, table 3.1 of CLP regulation.
The given classification can deviate from the listed classification, since this classification is to be
complemented concerning missing or divergent danger classes and categories for the respective
substance.
Reference: 99999
GHS-CLASSIFICATION OF MIXTURES
Specific Concentration Limits:
Skin Corr. 1A; H314: C>= 90 %
Skin Corr. 1B; H314: 25 % <= C < 90 %
Skin Irrit. 2; H315: 10% <= C < 25 %
Eye Irrit. 2; H319: 10% <= C < 25 %
The general concentration limits from Annex 1 of the Regulation (EU) 1272/2008 are to be used for
possibly unspecified concentration ranges or further available substance classifications.
Reference: 99999
OLD CLASSIFICATION
R10
C; R35
C Corrosive
Risk phrases (R-phrases):
R 10
R 35
Flammable
Causes severe burns
EU classification according to GHS regulation, appendix VI, table 3.2
Reference: 07500
OLD CLASSIFICATION OF MIXTURES
Specific Concentration Limits:
C; R35: C >= 90 %
C; R34: 25 % <= C < 90 %
Xi; R36/38: 10% <= C < 25 %
Xi; R36/38: 10% <= C < 25 %
The general concentration limits from Preparation Directive 1999/45/EU are to be used for possible
further available substance classifications.
Reference: 07500
WORKPLACE LABELLING ACCORDING TO GERMAN ASR A1.3
Prohibition label:
No open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking prohibited
No admittance for unauthorized persons
Warning label:
Caution - inflammable material
Caution - corrosive material
Precept label:
Use safety goggles
Wear safety gloves
GERMAN WATER HAZARD CLASS
Substance No:
93
WGK 1 - low hazard to waters
Scope: acetic acid (>25%)
Classification according to the Administrative Regulation of Substances Hazardous to Water
(VwVwS)
(VwVwS)
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS ON AIR QUALITY CONTROL (TA LUFT)
Chapter 5.2.5 Organic Substances, except dusts.
The following values, specified as overall carbon, are in all not allowed to be exceeded in exhaust
gas:
Mass flow:
or
Mass conc.:
0,50 kg/hr
50 mg/m³
At old units with an annual mass flow till 1,5 Mg/a, specified as total carbon, the emissions in exhaust
gas are not allowed to exceed 1,5 kg/h.
TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
UN Number: 2789
Shipping name: Acetic acid, glacial or Acetic acid, aqueous solution with more than 80% acid, by
mass
Hazard Identification Number: 83
Class: 8 (Corrosive Substances)
Packing Group: II (medium danger)
Danger Label: 8/3
Tunnel restrictions:
Transports in bulk or in tanks: passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E.
Other transports: passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.
UN Number: 2790
Shipping name: Acetic acid, aqueous solution with 50 - 80 % acid, by mass
Hazard Identification Number: 80
Class: 8 (Corrosive Substances)
Packing Group: II (medium danger)
Shipping name: Acetic acid, aqueous solution with more than 10 % and less than 50 % acid, by
mass
Hazard Identification Number: 80
Class: 8 (Corrosive Substances)
Packing Group: III (low danger)
Danger Label: 8
Tunnel restrictions:
Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.
Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.
TRGS 900 - GERMAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES
10 ml/m³
25 mg/m³
Peak limitation: Excursion factor
2
Duration 15 min, mean; 4 times per shift; interval 1 hour
Category I - Substances for which local irritant effects determine the exposure limit value, also
respiratory allegens
There is no reason to fear a risk of damage to the developing embryo or foetus when AGW and BGW
are adhered to.
Source:
DFG
Reference: 05350
RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAK-COMMISSION
This data is recommended by scientific experience and is not established law.
10 ml/m³
25 mg/m³
Limitation of exposure peaks:
Excursion factor
2
Duration 15 min, mean; 4 times per shift; interval 1 hour
Pregnancy: Group C
There is no reason to fear a risk of damage to the developing embryo or foetus when MAK and BAT
values are adhered to.
Reference: 08099
GERMAN ORDINANCE OF FAILURE
Data still refer to the old hazard classification, because this Ordinance has not yet been converted to
GHS.
Annex I, No:
6
Threshold for operating range to §1 sec. 1
Record 1:
5000000 kg
Record 2:
50000000 kg
Scope: flammable substances
Please note: In the GESTIS database only the lowest amount threshold of a substance is given. If a
substance has several classifications, use must be made of the amount threshold from appendix I
which corresponds to the respective classification.
RESTRICTIONS OF USE / BANS OF USE
REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII; status - September 2012
Annex XVII, Point 3
1. The putting into circulation and the utilisation of the substance is not allowed in decorative objects,
games and joke articles.
2. Substances labelled with R 65 which can be utilised as fuels in decorative lamps and are put in
2. Substances labelled with R 65 which can be utilised as fuels in decorative lamps and are put in
circulation in amounts of 15 l or less must not contain a dye and/or a perfume.
Further information on prohibitions can be taken from the regulation.
Prohibitions of Chemicals Ordinance; status - November 2010
Annex to §1, Section 5
See entry to Annex XVII, Point 3 of REACH Regulation (EC) No 552/2009.
Annex to §1, Section 21
It is prohibited to release to private end-consumers:
1. the substance in aerosol packages for purposes of entertainment and decoration as well as
2. the substance as component of a formulation in aerosol packages for purposes of entertainment
and decoration
Further information on prohibitions and exceptions can be taken from the Prohibition of Chemicals
Ordinance and the REACH Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 Annex XVII, Point 40.
Directives on Safety in School (BGR/GUV-SR 2003)
Activity ban for pupils till grade 4 (form) inclusive.
Substance list to GUV-SR 2004 (as of 11.2010)
Special substitute check required (substances with CMR, T+, E, and C with R35).
Substance list to GUV-SR 2004 (as of 11.2010)
Consumer Goods Ordinance; status - February 2011
Attachment 1 to § 3, Point 5
The substance must not be utilised for the production or treatment of joke articles.
FURTHER REGULATIONS
TRGS 200
Einstufung und Kennzeichnung von Stoffen, Zubereitungen und Erzeugnissen; Ausgabe Oktober
2011
TRGS 201
Einstufung und Kennzeichnung bei Tätigkeiten mit Gefahrstoffen; Ausgabe Oktober 2011
TRGS 400
Gefährdungsbeurteilung für Tätigkeiten mit Gefahrstoffen; Ausgabe Dezember 2010; geändert und
ergänzt September 2012
TRGS 555
Betriebsanweisung und Information der Beschäftigten; Ausgabe Januar 2013
TRGS 600
Substitution; Ausgabe August 2008
TRGS 402
Ermitteln und Beurteilen der Gefährdungen bei Tätigkeiten mit Gefahrstoffen: Inhalative Exposition;
Ausgabe Januar 2010, zuletzt geändert und ergänzt : GMBl 2014 (Nr. 12)
TRGS 401
Gefährdung durch Hautkontakt, Ermittlung - Beurteilung - Maßnahmen; Ausgabe Juni 2008; berichtigt
Februar 2010
TRGS 500
Schutzmaßnahmen; Ausgabe Januar 2008, ergänzt Mai 2008
TRGS 510
Lagerung von Gefahrstoffen in ortsbeweglichen Behältern; Ausgabe Januar 2013
TRGS 800
Brandschutzmaßnahmen; Ausgabe Dezember 2010
LINKS
International Limit Values
Suitable analytical methods
The MAK Collection for Occupational Health and Safety
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Reference: 01211
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Reference: 06632
DGUV Regel 112-190 (BGR/GUV-R 190): Benutzung von Atemschutzgeräten; Ausgabe 12/2011
Reference: 07500
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Verordnung (EG) Nr.1907/2006 (EG-GHS-Verordnung)
Reference: 07584
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Reference: 07606
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Reference: 07619
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Reference: 07636
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Reference: 07638
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Reference: 07727
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Reference: 07742
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Reference: 07795
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Reference: 07902
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Reference: 07930
Reference: 07930
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Reference: 07934
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Reference: 07979
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Reference: 08013
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Reference: 08086
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Reference: 08099
DFG Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft: MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2013, Senatskommission zur
Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 49; VCH
Reference: 99983
Literaturlisten - Standardwerke, erweitert (Bibliographical reference - standard works, extended)
Reference: 99991
Analogieschluss aus Kühn-Birett-Merkblättern (Analogy from Kühn-Birett leaflets)
Reference: 99992
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Reference: 99999
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