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
H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour. |
H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
P210 | Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. |
P233 | Keep container tightly closed. |
P240 | Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection |
P303 + P361 + P353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
P305 + P351 + P338 | IF 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.