Acetic acid solution 50%

Acetic acid 50% is a colorless, corrosive liquid with a pungent vinegar smell. Easily soluble in water and methyl alcohol. Acetic acid has hygroscopic properties. Acetic acid 50% or ethanoic acid, methane carboxylic acid is an organic compound from the group of carboxylic acids. A natural acid present in most fruits that is produced during bacterial fermentation. Industrially produced by bacterial fermentation of sugar, molasses or alcohol, or chemical synthesis from acetaldehyde. Acetic acid - CH3COOH. It is used in the food industry (E260) for the production of marinades, processed cheeses, sauces and salads. It is a good preservative that has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is also used as a fragrance ingredient; in tanning - for tanning leather; in the textile industry - for dyeing. Acetic acid 50% is also used to remove scale. In the chemical industry, it is used for the production of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and agents for industrial water treatment. Acetic acid is also widely used in organic synthesis to produce monochloroacetic acid, acetic anhydride, polyvinyl acetate. It is also used as a natural latex coagulator. Acetic acid is also available in 80% concentration, 99.9% glacial acetic acid.

Hazard statements
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/safety glasses/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
P305+P351+P353 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.