Hazards
- H226Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Full GHS classification
- Flammable Liquid Category 3 — H226
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A — H314
Poisons schedule
Schedule 6 (S6) — SUSMP
Used for
Acidulant, acidity modifier, flavour, antioxidant, stabiliser, preservative or bactericidal agent in the food and feed industries.
Never
Not for unprotected consumer use; not for application other than as specified.
Transport
- UN number
- 2789
- Proper shipping name
- ACETIC ACID SOLUTION, more than 80% acid, by mass
- Class
- Class 8 (Corrosive); Subsidiary Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) — see ADG Table 3.2.3
- Packing group
- II
- Hazchem
- 2P
Handling
- Appearance
- Viscous liquid — clear, colourless
- pH
- 2.9 (1% solution)
- Keep away from
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources. Incompatible with oxidisers, reducing agents, strong bases, nitric / sulphuric / hydrofluoric acid, chromic acid, perchloric acid and most metals (except aluminium). Slowly liberates explosive hydrogen with stainless steel.
Also known as
Ethanoic acid; methane carboxylic acid; vinegar acid; acetic acid food grade / technical grade
Summary only. The PDF is the Safety Data Sheet: read it before handling, storing or disposing of this product, and keep it with the product.