| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Acetoxyacetic acid | 【Synonyms】
(Acetyloxy)acetic acid
2-Hydroxyacetic acid acetate
a-Acetoxyacetic acid
Acetylglycolic acid
Glycolic acid, acetate | 【CAS】
13831-30-6 | 【Formula】
C4H6O4 | 【Molecular Weight】
118.09 | 【EINECS】
237-541-9 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【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 |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【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. |
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