| Common Name: | HORTICULTURAL VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED |
| Manufacturer: | OSM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 5/1/2012 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 38N634, 38N635 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DATE CREATED: MAY 2012
TRADE NAME: OSM HORTICULTURAL VINEGAR
| 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT NAME: OSM HORTICULTURAL VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED
SYNONYMS: 200 GRAIN VINEGAR
CHEMICAL NAME: VINEGAR
CHEMICAL FAMILY: CARBOXYLIC ACID
CAS NUMBER: 8028-52-2
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
OSM INC
114 BROADWAY
RAYNHAM, MA 02767
888-473-6489
| 2. COMPOSITION IINFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
CHEMICAL NAME AMOUNT CAS NUMBER
ACETIC ACID 20% 64-19-7
(SEE SECTION 8 FOR EXPOSURE GUIDELINES)
(SEE SECTION 15 FOR REGULATORY INFORMATION)
HAZARDS DISCLOSURE:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AS DEFINED BY THE OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD 29 CPR 1910.1200.
| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
CAUTION:
VAPORS IRRITATING TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AVOID INHALATION. LIQUID
MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS AND PERMANENT DAMAGE TO CORNEA, POSSIBLY LEADING TO
BLINDNESS. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE:
EXTREMELY IRRITATING TO THE EYES. IF NOT REMOVED PROMPTLY, WILL INJURE EYE
TISSUE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE, INCLUDING BLINDNESS. HIGHER
LIKELIHOOD IN 30% PRODUCTS
SKIN: CONTACT CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE BURNS.
INHALATION:
IRRITATING TO THE NOSE, THROAT, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS OR MISTS.
INGESTION: CAN IRRITATE OR BUM MOUTH. THROAT, AND STOMACH IF SWALLOWED.
CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION: NO KNOWN CANCER HAZARDS.
REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS: NOT A REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD.
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
EYE CONTACT FIRST AID: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
SKIN CONTACT FIRST AID:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
AND SHOES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
INHALATION FIRST AID:
IF EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF FUMES, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
INGESTION FIRST AID:
IF SWALLOWED, WATER SHOULD BE CONSUMED TO DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
DO NOT GIVE EMETICS OR BAKING SODA. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
FLASH POINT:
NOT APPLICABLE - NO FLASH WHEN SAMPLE OF 300-GRAIN WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR
TESTED IN CLEVELAND OPEN CUP, TAG OPEN CUP, OR TAG CLOSED CUP TESTER.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR:
LEL: NOT APPLICABLE
UEL: NOT APPLICABLE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: WILL NOT BURN
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN.
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
SAFEGUARDS (PERSONNEL):
PROTECT SKIN AND EYES FROM EXPOSURE. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.
INITIAL CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN SPILLED MATERIAL. WATER MAY BE USED TO DILUTE. TREAT OR DISPOSE OF
WASTE MATERIAL AS A WEAK ACID IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
LARGE SPILLS PROCEDURE:
CONTAIN SPILLED MATERIAL. LARGE SPILLS MAY BE NEUTRALIZED WITH DILUTE
ALKALINE SOLUTIONS OF SODA ASH, OR LIME. AVOID RUNOFF INTO STORM SEWERS AND
DITCHES THAT LEAD TO WATERWAYS. TREAT OR DISPOSE OF WASTE MATERIAL AS A
WEAK ACID IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND NATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS.
SMALL SPILLS PROCEDURE:
TREAT OR DISPOSE OF WASTE MATERIAL AS A WEAK ACID IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. WATER MAY BE USED TO
DILUTE.
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
HANDLING (PERSONNEL):
AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED PLACE.
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
FACILITIES STORING OR UTILIZING THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN
EYEWASH FACILITY AND A SAFETY SHOWER. LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION MAY BE
NECESSARY TO CONTROL ANY AIR CONTAMINANTS TO WITHIN THEIR TLVS DURING THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
WHEN PROLONGED OR FREQUENTLY REPEATED CONTACT COULD OCCUR, USE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING IMPERVIOUS TO THIS MATERIAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO MINIMIZE
SKIN CONTAMINATION.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: NOTE, THESE VALUES REFER TO THE ACETIC ACID CONTENT
OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): 10 PPM ACETIC ACID (25 MG/M3)
(THE PEL IS THE OFFICIAL OSHA OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE STANDARD, AND IS AN
8-HOUR TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA))
ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): 10 PPM ACETIC ACID (25 MG/M3)
(THE TLV IS THE S-HOUR TWA OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDANCE LEVEL RECOMMENDED
BY THE AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS)
ACGIH SHORT-TENN EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL): 15 PPM ACETIC ACID (37 MG/M3)
(THE STEL IS A LEVEL THAT CAN BE PERMITTED FOR UP TO 15 MINUTES, UP TO
4-TIMES PER DAY, PROVIDED THE OVERALL WORKSHIFT AVERAGE DOES NOT EXCEED THE
TLV-TWA)
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT (REL): 10 PPM ACETIC ACID (25 MG/M3)
(THE REL IS THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE LEVEL RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)
IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH (IDLH) LEVEL:
50 PPM ACETIC ACID (125 MG/M3)
(THE IDLH IS THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION IN AIR FROM WHICH ONE COULD ESCAPE
WITHIN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT ESCAPE-IMPAIRING SYMPTOMS OR IRREVERSIBLE HEALTH
EFFECTS)
SKIN DESIGNATION: NO
ODOR THRESHOLD: 0.037-0.15 PPM ACETIC ACID
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
FORM: LIQUID
COLOR: APPROPRIATE COLOR FOR TYPE OF VINEGAR
ODOR: APPROPRIATE ODOR FOR TYPE OF VINEGAR
BOILING POINT: 217 DEG. F @ 760 MM Hg AT 30% ACETIC ACID (CALCULATED)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 15.6 MM Hg @ 68 DEG. F AT 30% ACETIC ACID (CALCULATED)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: COMPLETE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03 - 1.04 AT 30% ACETIC ACID (WATER = 1)
MELTINGF FREEZING POINT: APPROX. 15 DEG. F AT 30% ACETIC ACID (CALCULATED)
PH: 2.0 AT 30% ACETIC ACID (CALCULATED)
% VOLATILES: 100 %
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY: STABLE.
POLYMERIZATION: PRODUCT WILL NOT UNDERGO POLYMERIZATION.
INCOMPATABIILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS:
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG
BASES.
DECOMPOSITION:
DECOMPOSITION WILL NOT OCCUR IF HANDLED AND STORED PROPERLY. IN THE CASE OF
A FIRE, OXIDES OF CARBON, FUMES, AND SMOKE MAY BE PRODUCED.
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
MISCELLANEOUS:
NO TOXIC EFFECTS ARE LIKELY (OTHER THAN CONTACT-SITE IRRITATION/DAMAGE).
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
BIODEGRADES READILY UNDER AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC CONDITIONS. NO TENDENCY TO
BIOACCUMULATE.
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
WASTE DISPOSAL:
TREAT OR DISPOSE OF WASTE MATERIAL AS A WEAK ACID IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
| 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION | |
PRODUCT LABEL:
DOT SHIPPING NAME: CANADIAN DISCLOSURE LIST ACETIC ACID
TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: (64-19-7)
DOT HAZARD CLASS: VINEGAR. CONCENTRATED
UNNUMBER:
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PRODUCT RQ (LBS):
NOT APPLICABLE FOR VINEGAR CONTAINING LESS THAN 25% ACETIC ACID, PROVIDED
PACKAGING COMPLIES WITH ADR SPECIAL PROVISION 647
DOT LABEL:
UN2790 FOR VINEGAR CONTAINING MORE THAN 25% ACETIC ACID QUANTITY CONTAINING
THE EQUIVALENT OF 5000 LB OF 100% ACETIC ACID, (E.G.,16,667LB OF VINEGAR
CONTAINING 30% ACETIC ACID)
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
NOT APPLICABLE
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
ACETIC ACID (64-19-7) - RQ = QUANTITY CONTAINING 5,000 LB OF 100% ACETIC
ACID; (E.G., 16,667LB OF 30% ACETIC ACID)
FDA (FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION):
MATERIAL IS A GRAS (GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE) FOOD INGREDIENT.
| 16. OTHER INFORMATION | |
THE INFORMATION IN THE MSDS RELATED TO THIS SPECIFIC MATERIAL IT IS THE
USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS INFORMATION FOR
THEIR PARTICULAR CONDITIONS OF STORAGE, HANDLING, AND USE.