Section III - HEALTH & FIRST AID INFORMATION
INHALATION: Irritating to respiratory tract. Remove to fresh air
immediately. Consult a physician.
INGESTION: Irritating. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious,
rinse mouth with water and give water to dilute material. Consult a physician immediately
- stomach should be under gastroscopic view.
EYE CONTACT: Flush immediately with copious amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart to ensure good rinsing. Risk of serious damage.
Consult a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Irritating. Wash immediately with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: Treat as for an acid burn.
Section IV - PHYSICAL DATA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: completely miscible
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: clear colourless liquid with a pungent
odourx
pH: ~2
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: ~1.12
Section V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
FLASH POINT & METHODS USED: >96°C
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR; % BY VOL. LOWER: none established
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR; % BY VOL. UPPER: none established
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & PRECAUTIONS: use water,
foam or powder to extinguish. Do not use carbon dioxide.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: product is oxidizing so
may decompose yielding oxygen which will support combustion. Avoid direct exposure to heat
or flame.
Section VI - REACTIVITY
STABILITY: unstable when exposed to heat
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: will not occur
CONDITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID: Do not store with Alkalis,
reducing agents, metallic salts or combustible materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: oxygen, acetic acid
Section VII - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
CONTROL MEASURES: Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear protective
equipment. Avoid contact. Do not inhale vapour or mist. Provision should be made for
emergency shower and eye bath.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation use acid
vapour respirator if working in mists.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear rubber, neoprene or pvc gloves and
protective clothing when using this product.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear eye protection or full face shield when
handling this product.
Section VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Ensure that any leaks or spills are
cleaned up.
SPILL OR LEAK PRECAUTIONS: Do not allow to flow into water
supplies. Absorb any leaked material with inert absorbent (like sand). Do not use sawdust
or other combustible substances. Rinse area with water.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Seek the advice of a professional disposal
service. Ensure disposal method complies with local, provincial and federal regulations
governing disposal.
DEGRADABILITY: Rapid biotic degradation in soil/water due to
hydrolysis, decomposition and reduction. Acetic acid formed by decomposition is readily
biodegradable. Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Section IX - REGULATORY CONTROLS
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Regulated under the Transport of Dangerous
Goods Act. Mixture of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, stabilized U.N. 3149, Class
5.1(8). Packing Group II,
WHMIS CLASS: C, D.1B, D.2B, E
OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: none
Section X - PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING, STORAGE & USAGE
Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Store upright only in the original
vented container in a cool, well ventilated place. Do not block cap vent.
PREPARED BY: MSDS Dept .
DATE:
Update January 10, 2008 |
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