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Home My WebLink AboutVinegarSafety Data Sheet Vinegar Page 1 of 4 Vinegar Section 1 Product Description Product Name:Vinegar Recommended Use:Science education applications Synonyms:Ethanoic Acid Distributor:Carolina Biological Supply Company 2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215 1-800-227-1150 Chemical Information:800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F) Chemtrec:800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours) Section 2 Hazard Identification Classification of the chemical in accordance with paragraph (d) of §1910.1200; WARNING Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 3 Section 3 Composition / Information on Ingredients Chemical Name CAS # % Water 7732-18-5 95 Acetic Acid 64-19-7 5 Section 4 First Aid Measures Emergency and First Aid Procedures Inhalation:In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. Eyes:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Skin Contact:IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ingestion:If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Section 5 Firefighting Procedures Extinguishing Media:Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam. Fire Fighting Methods and Protection:Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Fire and/or Explosion Hazards:N/A Hazardous Combustion Products:Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide Section 6 Spill or Leak Procedures Safety Data Sheet Vinegar Page 2 of 4 Steps to Take in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Exposure to the spilled material may be irritating or harmful. Follow personal protective equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this SDS. Additional precautions may be necessary based on special circumstances created by the spill including; the material spilled, the quantity of the spill, the area in which the spill occurred. Also consider the expertise of employees in the area responding to the spill. Ventilate the contaminated area. Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe to do so. Wear complete and proper personal protective equipment following the recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation. Section 7 Handling and Storage Handling:Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Storage: Suitable for any general chemical storage. Storage Code:Green - general chemical storage Section 8 Protection Information ACGIH OSHA PEL Chemical Name (TWA)(STEL)(TWA)(STEL) Acetic Acid 10 ppm TWA 15 ppm STEL 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA N/A Control Parameters Engineering Measures:No exposure limits exist for the constituents of this product. General room ventilation might be required to maintain operator comfort under normal conditions of use. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower. Respiratory Protection:No respiratory protection required under normal conditions of use. Respirator Type(s):NIOSH approved air purifying respirator with acid gas cartridge and dust/mist filter Eye Protection:Wear chemical splash goggles when handling this product. Have an eye wash station available. Skin Protection:Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves, an apron and other protective equipment depending upon conditions of use. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through and replace at regular intervals. Clean protective equipment regularly. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, and when leaving work. Gloves:Nitrile - Extra Thick (8 mm) Section 9 Physical Data Formula: CH3COOH Vapor Pressure: 11.4 at 20 °C Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): 0.97 Appearance:Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.07 Odor: Strong Vinegar Specific Gravity: 1.049 Odor Threshold: No data available Solubility in Water: Soluble pH: 2.4 at 60.05 g/l Log Pow (calculated): No data available Melting Point: No data available Autoignition Temperature: No data available Boiling Point: 100 C Decomposition Temperature: No data available Flash Point: 39 C Viscosity: No data available Flammable Limits in Air: N/A Percent Volatile by Volume: 100% Section 10 Reactivity Data Reactivity:No data available Chemical Stability:Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid:Temperatures above the high flash point of this combustible material in combination with sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition. Incompatible Materials:Water-reactive materials, Acetic anhydride, Acetaldehydes, Caustics (bases), Oxidizing materials, Halogens, Carbonates Hazardous Polymerization:Will not occur Section 11 Toxicity Data Safety Data Sheet Vinegar Page 3 of 4 Routes of Entry Inhalation, Ingestion, and Skin contact. Symptoms (Acute):Respiratory disorders Delayed Effects:No data available Acute Toxicity: Chemical Name CAS Number Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 Water 7732-18-5 Oral LD50 Rat 90000 mg/kg Acetic Acid 64-19-7 INHALATION LC50 Mouse 5620 ppm Carcinogenicity: Chemical Name CAS Number IARC NTP OSHA Acetic Acid 64-19-7 Not listed Not listed Not listed Chronic Effects: Mutagenicity:No evidence of a mutagenic effect. Teratogenicity:No evidence of a teratogenic effect (birth defect). Sensitization:No evidence of a sensitization effect. Reproductive:No evidence of negative reproductive effects. Target Organ Effects: Acute:See Section 2 Chronic:Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA., Mutation data cited., Reproductive data cited. Section 12 Ecological Data Overview:This material is not expected to be harmful to the ecology. Mobility:No data Persistence:Biodegradation Bioaccumulation:No data Degradability:No data Other Adverse Effects:No data Chemical Name CAS Number Eco Toxicity Water 7732-18-5 No data available Acetic Acid 64-19-7 Aquatic LC50 (96h) Fathead Minnow 79 MG/L Aquatic EC50 (24h) Daphnia 47 MG/L Section 13 Disposal Information Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance. Waste Disposal Code(s):Not Determined Section 14 Transport Information Ground - DOT Proper Shipping Name:Air - IATA Proper Shipping Name: N/A Not regulated for air transport by IATA. Section 15 Regulatory Information TSCA Status:All components in this product are on the TSCA Inventory. Chemical Name CAS Number § 313 Name § 304 RQ CERCLA RQ § 302 TPQ CAA 112(2) TQ Acetic Acid 64-19-7 No 5000 lb RQ 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ No No Section 16 Additional Information Safety Data Sheet Vinegar Page 4 of 4 Revised: 09/03/2014 Replaces: 09/03/2014 Printed: 04-21-2015 The information provided in this (Material) Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the (Material) Safety Data Sheet. Glossary ACGIH CAS CERCLA DOT IARC N/A American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Chemical Abstract Service Number Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act U.S. Department of Transportation International Agency for Research on Cancer Not Available NTP OSHA PEL ppm RCRA SARA TLV TSCA IDLH National Toxicology Program Occupational Safety and Health Administration Permissible Exposure Limit Parts per million Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act Threshold Limit Value Toxic Substances Control Act Immediately dangerous to life and health