HYDROXYACETIC ACID | ICSC: 1537 (October 2004) |
Glycolic acid Alpha-hydroxyacetic acid Hydroxyethanoic acid |
CAS #: 79-14-1 |
UN #: 3261 |
EC Number: 201-180-5 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Avoid inhalation of 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 for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns. | Wear 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 refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants, metals, sulfides, cyanides, strong bases and food and feedstuffs. Dry. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
HYDROXYACETIC ACID | ICSC: 1537 |
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Formula: C2H4O3 / HOCH2COOH |
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NOTES |
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This substance is often available commercially as a 70% solution with UN number 3265, hazard class 8, packaging group II. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations