| [Flash Point] 103 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. | |
| [Inhalation] If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. | |
| [Eyes] In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. | |
| [Storage] Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. | |
| [Hazards] Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] 34 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] 26 27 28 36/37/39 45 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 3261 | |
| [Personal Protection] Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). | |
| [Respirators] Wear appropriate government approved respirator. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. | |
| [Solubility in water] 144 g/L | |
| [Melting Point] 67 - 69 | |
| [Boiling Point] 261 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.0034 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.274 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 2.69 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.19 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 54.94 kJ/mol | |
| [Product Name] Acetoxyacetic acid | |
| [Synonyms] (Acetyloxy)acetic acid 2-Hydroxyacetic acid acetate a-Acetoxyacetic acid Acetylglycolic acid Glycolic acid, acetate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_13831-30-6.htm">13831-30-6 | |
| [Formula] C4H6O4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 118.09 | |
| [EINECS] 237-541-9 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up, keep in a closed container, and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases. | |
| [Decomposition] Oxides of carbon. | |
| [UN Number] 3261 | |
| [Hazard Class] 8 | |
| [Packing Group] II |
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