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ACETIC ACID, glacial, 1 l, bot.

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ACETIC ACID, glacial

Definition

Strong acid used to prepare certain reagents such as:

  • Türk solution: white blood cells count
  • Rivalta solution: proteins estimation in puncture fluids, except for the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Synonym

Acetic acid, ethylic acid, glacial acetic acid, methanecarboxylic acid

Specifications

Technical specifications

  • CAS n°: 64-19-7
  • Formula: C2H4O2 (CH3COOH)
  • Liquid reagent
  • Purity: 99% - 100% pure acetic acid
  • Quality: pure

Packaging & Labelling

1 litre glass or plastic bottle

Transport Dangerous Goods

  • UN2789
  • Hazard Class: 8
  • Subsidiary Hazard Class: 3
  • Packing group: II
  • Proper Shipping Name: Acetic acid, glacial

Instructions for use

Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.

https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx

For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.

Precautions for Use

Pure acid: do not mouth pipet.

Storage

  • No expiry date: write opening date on bottle, because the reagent remains stable 3 years after the opening.
  • Crystallizes below 16º C, but it doesn't loose its properties when becoming liquid again.
  • Avoid excess heat, open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
  • Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, metals

Waste management

Substance with hazardous characteristics. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.

Detailed hazard and precautionary information can be found in the safety data sheet (SDS).

Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008

  • Skin Corrosion / irritation, category 1A
  • Flammable liquids, category 3
  • Serious eye corrosion, category 1, H318

Signal Word

Danger

Image Image
H226Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P233Keep container tightly closed.
P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P303 + P361 + P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If the victim wears contact lenses, remove them if possible. Keep rinsing

MSF requirements

Necessary to prepare Türk and Rivalta solution.

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