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Material Safety Data Sheet
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I. Product Identification
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REPACKAGED by: RO Regular Tel. # 972-864-1934
1651 Wall St
Garland, TX 75041 Fax # 972-864-0128
ADDRESS: 1651 Wall St. Garland, TX 75041
SYNONYMS: Rohde’s Services Inc.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
For emergency assistance involving chemicals call - CHEMTREC
800-424-9300
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MATERIAL OR COMPONENT
DOT SHIPPING AND HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: This product contains hazardous materials as defined by the
OSHA Hazard communication Standard 29 CFR 1910, 1200.
Chemical name & formula: Concentrated Acetic Acid CH3COOH
Trade Name: White Vinegar 20% Solution
CAS No.: 64-19-7
CAS Registry No.: 8028-52-2
Definition: Product made by the acetous fermentation of ethyl alcohol
containing 11 to 30% acetic acid (or 110 to 300 grain vinegar.)
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III. PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT: 244 degrees F MELTING POINT (Acetic Acid) 62 degrees F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 1.01 - VAPOR PRESSURE (MM Hg): 11MM
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Complete
%VOLATILES BY VOL: 100% BULK DENSITY
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Appropriate color and odor for type of vinegar
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IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: 40 deg. C. Closed cup (Acetic Acid)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 427 degrees C. (Acetic Acid)
FLAMABLE LIMITS IN AIR : 4.0% - 16% (Acetic Acid)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, foam CO2 , or dry chemical.
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water may be used to dilute spills and reduce flammability
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Toxic gasses and vapors may be released in a fire involving
concentrated vinegar.
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V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE
INHALATION: Threshold Limit value: 10 PPM
Short Term Exposure Limit: 15 PPM for 15 minutes
Odor Threshold: 0.037 – 0.15 PPM
Inhalation of vapors can cause irritation to respiratory tract. Avoid inhalation.
SKIN CONTACT: Contact may cause mild injury and burns from vinegars of 11% acetic acid and
greater. Dilute solutions may cause dermatitis in some individuals.
EYE CONTACT: May cause severe burns and permanent corneal injury from concentrated vinegars.
May be followed by blindness. High vapor concentrations may result in conjunctivitis.
INGESTION: Concentrated vinegars may cause pain, irritation and burns in mouth, gullet and
stomach.
REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS: Not a reproductive hazard.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYES: Flush immediately and thoroughly with water.
SKIN: Flush immediately and thoroughly with water.
INHALATION: If vapors are inhaled extensively, exposed person should be removed to fresh
air immediately.
INGESTION: If swallowed, water should be consumed to dilute. Do not induce vomiting. Do
not give emetics or baking soda. Call a physician.
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT?
NO: This product’s ingredients are not found in the list below.
YES: ____Federal OSHA____NTP____IARC____TX/OSHA
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
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VII. SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
If vinegar is spilled: dike or contain, ventilate area, dilute with water. May be neutralized with addition of dilute
alkaline solutions of soda, ash, or lime.
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Do not flush to streams or sewers.
Protect skin and eyes from exposure. Avoid breathing vapor.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:
Treatment or disposal of waste generated by use of vinegar should be reviewed in terms of applicable federal,
state and local laws and regulations. Users are advised to consult with appropriate regulatory agencies before
discharge, treatment or disposal.
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VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiratory Protection:
As required to prevent exposure to concentrations which exceed the permissible level. When there is potential
for airborne exposures in excess of applicable limits, wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection.
Under normal use conditions, with adequate ventilation, no special handling equipment is required.
Ventilation Requirements:
Local exhaust recommended.
Mechanical recommended.
Eyes And Face: Safety glasses or plastic face shield required.
Hands, Arms, Body: Rubber or neoprene gloves recommended.
Rubber apron or other protective equipment as required to reduce direct contact.
Other Equipment: Eye wash station, safety shower.
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IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTINARY STATEMENTS
Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Product may expand slightly in storage causing pressure to build in container. Open container carefully if
product appears to be under pressure. Drum lining may occasionally chip and fall to bottom of container after long
storage or excessive handling. AS a precaution, pour liquid through filter/ strainer to catch small pieces of liner
before blending or repackaging. Commercially clean empty containers before re-use.
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CAUTION: Do not weld or cut empty containers. VAPORS MAY IGNITE.
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PREPARED BY: RO
ADDRESS: 1651 WALL ST.
GARLAND, TX 75041
TELEPHONE: (972) 864-1934
DATE December 14, 2002
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All information, recommendations and suggestions herein concerning this product are based upon data believed to be
reliable. However it is the users responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity and suitability for his/her own use of
this product. Since the actual use of others is beyond our control, we make no guarantee expressed or implied as to
the effects of such use, the results to be obtained, or the safety and toxicity of the product. This information is not to
be construed as absolutely complete, since additional information may be necessary of desirable when exceptional
conditions or circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or government regulations.
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