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1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses
Manufacture of the substance or use as an intermediate or a process chemical or extraction agent.
Distribution of substance
Formulation and (re)packing of substances and mixtures
Use in Agrochemicals uses - Professional
Use in Cleaning Agents - Industrial
Use in Cleaning Agents - Professional
Use as laboratory reagent - Industrial
Use as laboratory reagent - Professional
Use in Oil and Gas field drilling and production operations
Water treatment chemicals - Industrial
Water treatment chemicals - Professional
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage Not applicable.
Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and
international regulations.
Acetic acid EC: 200-580-7 > 99 R10 Flam. Liq. 3, H226 [A]
CAS: 64-19-7 C; R35 Skin Corr. 1A, H314
See Section 16 for the full text of the R-phrases declared above.
See Section 16 for the full text of the H statements declared above.
Type
[A] Constituent
[B] Impurity
[C] Stabilising additive
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician Treatment should in general be symptomatic and directed to relieving any effects.
6.2 Environmental Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
precautions Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers,
waterways, soil or air).
7.2 Conditions for safe Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in
storage, including any a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Store
incompatibilities locked up. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate
from oxidising materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage. Store and use only in equipment/containers designed for use with this product. Do
not store in unlabelled containers. Protect from freezing.
10.3 Possibility of Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
hazardous reactions Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
10.4 Conditions to avoid Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. This product should be stored away from oxidising
materials and strong bases.
10.5 Incompatible materials Reactive with metals, oxidising materials, reducing agents, alkalis and alcohols
10.6 Hazardous Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be
decomposition products produced.
Acetic acid. OECD 476 - Experiment: Subject: Mammal Negative Based on Acetic
In vitro - species anhydride
unspecified
OECD 473 - Experiment: Subject: Mammal Negative -
In vitro - species
unspecified
OECD 471 - Experiment: Subject: Non- Negative -
In vitro mammalian
species
OECD 474 - Experiment: Subject: Negative Based on Acetic
In vivo Unspecified anhydride
Conclusion/Summary Not classified. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity
Product/ingredient Test authority / Species Route Exposure Developmental Maternal Fertility Remarks
name Test number toxicity
14.2 UN proper Acetic acid, glacial or Acetic acid, glacial or Acetic acid, glacial or Acetic acid, glacial or
shipping name Acetic acid solution, Acetic acid solution, Acetic acid solution, Acetic acid solution,
more than 80 per cent more than 80 per cent more than 80 per cent more than 80 per cent
acid, by mass acid acid, by mass acid acid, by mass acid acid, by mass acid
solution solution solution solution
14.4 Packing II II II II
group
14.5 No. No. No. No.
Environmental
hazards
14.6 Special Not available. Not available. Not available. Not available.
precautions for
user
Additional Hazard identification Remarks Emergency -
information number Table C Danger: 8 + 3 schedules (EmS)
83 F-E, S-C
Tunnel code
D/E
History
Date of issue/ Date of 11/02/2011.
revision
Date of previous issue No previous validation.
Prepared by Product Stewardship
The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. You should not use the
product other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from us.
It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The BP
Group shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from use, other than the stated product use of the material,
from any failure to adhere to recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material. Purchasers of the
product for supply to a third party for use at work, have a duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling or
using the product is provided with the information in this sheet. Employers have a duty to tell employees and others who may
be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions that should be taken.
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Distribution of Substance - Industrial
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Distribution of substance
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC09, PROC15
Sector of end use: SU01, SU02a, SU02b, SU03, SU04, SU05, SU06a, SU06b,
SU07
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC01, ERC02
Processes and activities Loading (including marine vessel/barge, rail/road car and IBC loading) and
covered by the exposure repacking (including drums and small packs) of substance, including its sampling,
scenario storage, unloading distribution and associated laboratory activities.
Assessment Method See Section 3
General exposures (closed systems) Batch process with sample collection: Provide extract ventilation to points where
emissions occur.
Process sampling: Sample via a closed loop or other system to avoid exposure.
Bulk transfers (closed systems): Clear transfer lines prior to de-coupling. Provide extract ventilation to points where
emissions occur. or If above technical/organisational control measures are not feasible, then adopt following PPE:
Wear a respirator conforming to EN140 with Type A filter or better. and Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Bulk transfers (open systems): Provide extract ventilation to points where emissions occur. or If above
technical/organisational control measures are not feasible, then adopt following PPE: Wear a respirator conforming to
EN140 with Type A filter or better. and Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Drum and small package filling: Provide extract ventilation to points where emissions occur.
Equipment cleaning and maintenance: Drain down and flush system prior to equipment break-in or maintenance.
Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Storage With occasional controlled exposure: Store substance within a closed system. Locate bulk storage outdoors.
or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Formulation and (Re)packaging of Substances and Mixtures - Industrial
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Formulation and (re)packing of substances and mixtures
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC05, PROC08a,
PROC08b, PROC09, PROC14, PROC15
Sector of end use: SU03, SU10
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC02
Processes and activities Formulation, packing and re-packing of the substance and its mixtures in batch or
covered by the exposure continuous operations, including storage, materials transfers, mixing, tabletting,
scenario compression, pelletisation, extrusion, large and small scale packing, sampling,
maintenance and associated laboratory activities.
Assessment Method See Section 3
General exposures (closed systems) with sample collection With occasional controlled exposure: Handle substance
within a closed system. Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
General exposures (closed systems) Use in contained batch processes: Handle substance within a closed system.
Provide extract ventilation to points where emissions occur.
General exposures (open systems) Batch process with sample collection With potential for aerosol generation :
Provide extract ventilation to points where emissions occur.
Batch processes at elevated temperatures: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour.
Process sampling: Sample via a closed loop or other system to avoid exposure.
Bulk transfers: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
Mixing operations (open systems) With potential for aerosol generation : Provide extract ventilation to points where
emissions occur.
Manual Transfer from/pouring from containers: Provide extract ventilation to points where emissions occur.
Production of preparation or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion or pelletisation: Provide extract ventilation
to points where emissions occur.
Drum and small package filling: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
Equipment cleaning and maintenance: Drain down and flush system prior to equipment break-in or maintenance.
Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Storage Product sampling: Locate bulk storage outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less
than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Manufacture of Substance - Industrial
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Manufacture of the substance or use as an intermediate or a
process chemical or extraction agent.
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC15
Sector of end use: SU03, SU08, SU09
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC01, ERC04, ERC06a
Processes and activities Manufacture of the substance or use as an intermediate or a process chemical or
covered by the exposure extraction agent. Includes recycling/recovery, material transfers, storage,
scenario maintenance and loading (including marine vessel/barge, road/rail car and bulk
container), sampling and associated laboratory activities.
Assessment Method See Section 3
General exposures (closed systems) with sample collection With occasional controlled exposure: Handle substance
within a closed system. Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
General exposures (closed systems) Use in contained batch processes: Handle substance within a closed system.
Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
General exposures (open systems) Batch process with sample collection: Ensure material transfers are under
containment or extract ventilation.
Process sampling: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
Bulk transfers (open systems) With potential for aerosol generation : Ensure material transfers are under containment
or extract ventilation.
Bulk transfers (closed systems): Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
Equipment cleaning and maintenance: Drain down and flush system prior to equipment break-in or maintenance.
Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Storage Product sampling: Store substance within a closed system. Provide a good standard of general ventilation
(not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Agrochemicals - Professional
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Use in Agrochemicals uses - Professional
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC15
Sector of end use: SU03, SU10
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC01
Processes and activities Use as an agrochemical excipient for application by manual or machine spraying,
covered by the exposure smokes and fogging; including equipment clean-downs and disposal.
scenario
Assessment Method See Section 3
Mixing in containers: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation. Avoid carrying out
operation for more than 4 hours. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Spraying/fogging by manual application: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Avoid carrying out
activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour. Wear chemical-resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination
with 'basic' employee training. Wear a respirator conforming to EN140 with Type A filter or better.
Spraying/fogging by machine application: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Apply within a vented cab
supplied with filtered air under positive pressure and with a protection factor of >20 (professional use) Avoid carrying
out operation for more than 4 hours. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Ad hoc manual application via trigger sprays, dipping etc.: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Avoid
carrying out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour.
Clean-down and maintenance of equipment Non-dedicated facility: Drain down system prior to equipment break-in or
maintenance. Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours.
Retain drain-downs in sealed storage pending disposal or for subsequent recycle.
Disposal of waste Non-dedicated facility: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Ensure operation is
undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour.
Storage: Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than
3 to 5 air changes per hour). Store substance within a closed system.
Storage Product sampling: Store substance within a closed system. Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. Avoid
carrying out operation for more than 4 hours.
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Cleaning Agents - Industrial
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Use in Cleaning Agents - Industrial
Process Category: PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC07, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC10, PROC13
Sector of end use: SU03, SU05, SU06a, SU06b
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC04
Processes and activities Covers the use as a component of cleaning products including transfer from
covered by the exposure storage, pouring/unloading from drums or containers.
scenario Exposures during mixing/diluting in the preparatory phase and cleaning activities
(including spraying, brushing, dipping, wiping, automated and by hand), related
equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Assessment Method See Section 3
Automated process with (semi) closed systems Use in contained systems: Provide a good standard of general
ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
Automated process with (semi) closed systems Use in contained systems Drum/batch transfers Use in contained
systems: Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying
out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour.
Application of cleaning products in closed systems: Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to
5 air changes per hour).
Filling/preparation of equipment from drums or containers. Dedicated facility: Ensure material transfers are under
containment or extract ventilation.
Use in contained batch processes Treatment by heating: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract
ventilation. Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours.
Degreasing small objects in cleaning station: Provide extract ventilation to points where emissions occur.
Cleaning with low-pressure washers: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Provide a good standard of
general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours.
Cleaning with high-pressure washers: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Provide a good standard of
general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). or Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. Avoid
carrying out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Manual Surfaces Cleaning no spraying: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Provide a good standard of
general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). or Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. Avoid
carrying out operation for more than 4 hours.
Equipment cleaning and maintenance: Drain down and flush system prior to equipment break-in or maintenance.
Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Storage With occasional controlled exposure: Locate bulk storage outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general
ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Cleaning Agents - Professional
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Use in Cleaning Agents - Professional
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC10, PROC11, PROC13
Sector of end use: SU22
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC08a, ERC08d
Processes and activities Covers the use as a component of cleaning products including pouring/unloading
covered by the exposure from drums or containers; and exposures during mixing/diluting in the preparatory
scenario phase and cleaning activities (including spraying, brushing, dipping, wiping
automated and by hand).
Assessment Method See Section 3
Automated process with (semi) closed systems Use in contained systems: Limit the substance content in the product
to 25%. Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Wear suitable
gloves tested to EN374.
Automated process with (semi) closed systems Use in contained systems Drum/batch transfers: Limit the substance
content in the product to 25%. Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours. Wear suitable gloves tested to
EN374.
Semi-automated process. (e.g.: Semi-automatic application of floor care and maintenance products): Limit the
substance content in the product to 25%. Provide a good standard of general or controlled ventilation (5 to 10 air
changes per hour) Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Filling/preparation of equipment from drums or containers. Outdoor.: Limit the substance content in the product to
25%. Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour.
Wear chemical-resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with 'basic' employee training.
Manual Cleaning Surfaces Dipping, immersion and pouring: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%.
Provide a good standard of general or controlled ventilation (5 to 10 air changes per hour) Wear suitable gloves
tested to EN374.
Cleaning with low-pressure washers Rolling, Brushing no spraying: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%.
Provide a good standard of general or controlled ventilation (5 to 10 air changes per hour) Wear suitable gloves
tested to EN374.
Cleaning with high-pressure washers Spraying Indoor.: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Provide a
good standard of general or controlled ventilation (5 to 10 air changes per hour) Wear suitable gloves tested to
EN374. Wear a respirator conforming to EN140 with Type A filter or better.
Cleaning with high-pressure washers Spraying Outdoor.: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Ensure
operation is undertaken outdoors. Wear chemical-resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with 'basic'
employee training. Wear a respirator conforming to EN140 with Type A filter or better.
Manual Surfaces Cleaning Spraying: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%. Ensure operation is
undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour).
Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Acetic Acid Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Cleaning Agents -
Professional
Ad hoc manual application via trigger sprays, dipping etc. Rolling, Brushing: Limit the substance content in the
product to 5%. Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less
than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours. Wear suitable gloves tested to
EN374.
Application of cleaning products in closed systems Outdoor.: Limit the substance content in the product to 5%.
Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors.
Cleaning of medical devices: Limit the substance content in the product to 25%. Provide extract ventilation to points
where emissions occur.
Equipment cleaning and maintenance: Limit the substance content in the product to 25%. Drain down and flush
system prior to equipment break-in or maintenance. Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to
5 air changes per hour). Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Storage With occasional controlled exposure: Limit the substance content in the product to 25%. Provide a good
standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). or Ensure operation is undertaken
outdoors.
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Laboratory Reagents - Industrial
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Use as laboratory reagent - Industrial
Process Category: PROC10, PROC15
Sector of end use: SU03, SU10
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC04
Processes and activities Use of the substance within laboratory settings, including material transfers and
covered by the exposure equipment cleaning.
scenario
Assessment Method See Section 3
Cleaning Rolling, Brushing Vessel and container cleaning Cleaning equipment, glassware etc under general
ventilation for 15 min - 1 hour/day: Provide a good standard of general or controlled ventilation (5 to 10 air changes
per hour) Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour. Wear suitable gloves tested to
EN374.
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Laboratory Reagents - Professional
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Use as laboratory reagent - Professional
Process Category: PROC10, PROC15
Sector of end use: SU22
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC08a
Processes and activities Use of small quantities within laboratory settings, including material transfers and
covered by the exposure equipment cleaning.
scenario
Assessment Method See Section 3
Cleaning Rolling, Brushing Vessel and container cleaning Cleaning equipment, glassware etc under general
ventilation for 15 min - 1 hour/day: Provide a good standard of general or controlled ventilation (5 to 10 air changes
per hour) Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for more than 1 hour. Wear chemical-resistant gloves
(tested to EN374) in combination with 'basic' employee training.
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Oil Field Drilling- Industrial
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Use in Oil and Gas field drilling and production operations
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC15
Sector of end use: SU03, SU10
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC01
Processes and activities Manufacture of the substance or use as an intermediate or a process chemical or
covered by the exposure extraction agent. Includes recycling/recovery, material transfers, storage,
scenario maintenance and loading (including marine vessel/barge, road/rail car and bulk
container), sampling and associated laboratory activities.
Assessment Method See Section 3
Filling/preparation of equipment from drums or containers.: Use drum pumps. Provide a good standard of general
ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Drill floor operations: Limit the substance content in the product to 25%. Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or
Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out
operation for more than 4 hours.
Drill floor operations: Limit the substance content in the product to 25%. Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or
Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Wear suitable gloves
tested to EN374.
Operation of solids filtering equipment - vapour exposures: Ensure material transfers are under containment or
extract ventilation.
Operation of solids filtering equipment - aerosol exposures: Ensure material transfers are under containment or
extract ventilation.
Operation of solids filtering equipment: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
Treatment and disposal of filtered solids: Ensure material transfers are under containment or extract ventilation.
Process sampling: Use a sampling system designed to control exposure. Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors.
or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out
activities involving exposure for more than 15 minutes.
Pouring from small containers: Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general
ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for more than
15 minutes. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
General exposures (open systems): Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general
ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours. Wear
suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Equipment cleaning and maintenance: Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of
general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for
Acetic Acid Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Oil Field Drilling-
Industrial
Batch process Product sampling :Handle substance within a closed system. Provide extract ventilation to points
where emissions occur.
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Water Treatment - Industrial
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Water treatment chemicals - Industrial
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC15
Sector of end use: SU03, SU08, SU09
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC01
Processes and activities Covers the use of the substance for the treatment of water at industrial facilities in
covered by the exposure open and closed systems.
scenario
Assessment Method See Section 3
Drum/batch transfers Dedicated facility: Use drum pumps. Avoid spillage when withdrawing pump. Avoid carrying out
operation for more than 4 hours. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
General exposures (closed systems) Batch process: Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good
standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out activities involving
exposure for more than 1 hour.
General exposures (open systems): Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general
ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out operation for more than 4 hours. Wear
suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Pouring from small containers Treatment by dipping and pouring: Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not
less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Provide extract ventilation to points where emissions occur. Wear suitable
gloves tested to EN374.
Equipment maintenance: Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general ventilation
(not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Drain or remove substance from equipment prior to break-in or
maintenance. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Section 1: Title
Short title of the exposure Acetic Acid Use of Substance in Water Treatment - Professional
scenario
List of use descriptors Identified use name: Water treatment chemicals - Professional
Process Category: PROC01, PROC02, PROC03, PROC04, PROC08a, PROC08b,
PROC15
Sector of end use: SU03, SU08, SU09
Subsequent service life relevant for that use: No.
Environmental Release Category: ERC01
Processes and activities Covers the use of the substance for the treatment of water in open and closed
covered by the exposure systems.
scenario
Assessment Method See Section 3
General exposures (closed systems) Batch process: Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good
standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out activities involving
exposure for more than 1 hour.
General exposures (open systems): Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general
ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out activities involving exposure for more than
1 hour. Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
Pouring from small containers Treatment by dipping and pouring: Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or
Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Avoid carrying out
operation for more than 4 hours. Wear chemical-resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with 'basic'
employee training.
Equipment maintenance Non-dedicated facility: Drain down and flush system prior to equipment break-in or
maintenance. Ensure operation is undertaken outdoors. or Provide a good standard of general ventilation (not less
than 3 to 5 air changes per hour). Wear chemical-resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with 'basic'
employee training.