Likely to cause
Can cause
May cause
Acetic acid
CAS: 64-19-7
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Allergen/Asthmagen – Immune system responses that result in respiratory health effects that occur with increased sensitivity to lower and lower exposures over time.
Birth Defects – Harm to the developing child including birth defects, low birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the child grows.
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Inherent Hazards
Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.
Reactive – May spontaneously ignite or explode on its own or in contact with water.
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
How does this chemical impact the environment?
Acute Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Biological harm or possible death to fish or other aquatic organisms following a single exposure.
Harm to Land Ecosystems – Harm to land based plants, animals or microorganisms.
What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
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How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?
Skin contact
How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?
Handle with gloves
Protective clothing