Peracetic acid

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation

Remove from exposure, lie down. Keep patient warm and at rest. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Obtain medical attention.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Keep warm. Wash contaminated clothing with plenty of water to prevent fire hazard.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with plenty of water. Give small amounts of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Keep warm. Call a physician immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water, water mist

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons:

Dry powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Specific hazards during fire fighting:

Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Explosive when mixed with combustible material. Heating above 110 °C may cause an explosion. Pressure build-up in confined space (risk of decomposition).

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133) Complete suit protecting against chemicals

Specific methods:

Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Never return spills in original containers for re-use. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental precautions

Prevent product from entering drains. Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for cleaning up

Dam up. Very dilute solution can be washed into drains with plenty of water. Contact the proper local authorities. Never return spills in original containers for re-use.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Never return unused material to storage receptacle. Open drum carefully as content may be under pressure. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from combustible material. Protect from contamination. Do not expose to temperatures above 30 °C.

Avoid exposure. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wear personal protective equipment.

Storage:

Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Condition of containers should be checked regularly. Store in original container. Store in a container with a safety valve.

Materials to avoid:Rust, Dirt

Combustible material, Flammable materials, Reducing agents, Organic materials, metal chlorides, Bases, Rust, Dirt

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3109 (IBC max 1,5 m³)

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN3109, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, LIQUID
(PEROXYACETIC ACID)

Chemical name:

Organic peroxide

Language:

English

Labels:

5.2, 8

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

3109 (IBC max 1,5 m³)

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3109 (IBC max 1,5 m³)

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN3109, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, LIQUID
(PEROXYACETIC ACID)

Chemical name:

Organic peroxide

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3109 (IBC max 1,5 m³)

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN3109, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, LIQUID
(PEROXYACETIC ACID)

Chemical name:

Organic peroxide

Labels:

The producer does not recommend transport by air.

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

The producer does not recommend transport by air.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational exposure controls:

Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Avoid exposure. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Respiratory protection:

In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. (filter ABEK-P3)

Hand protection:

Glove material: butyl-rubber, Break through time: > 8 h, ( Peracetic acid )

Glove material: Viton (R), Permeability tests are not available for this product.

Do not wear leather gloves. Do not wear cotton gloves. ( May cause fire. )

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles and face-shield. Eye wash bottle with pure water

Skin and body protection

Chemical resistant protective clothing. Safety shower. Do not wear leather shoes

Limit values in other countries

FI:

Acetic acid

TWA = 5 ppm = 13 mg/m³

STEL = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³, solution

STEL = 3 ppm = 4,2 mg/m³, solution

SE:

Acetic acid

NGV = 5 ppm = 13 mg/m³

KTV = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

NGV = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

TGV = 2 ppm = 3 mg/m³

DE:

Acetic acid

MAK = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

MAK = 0,5 ppm = 0,71 mg/m³

AT:

Acetic acid

MAK = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

STEL = 20 ppm = 50 mg/m³, 8x5 min (Mow)

Hydrogen peroxide

MAK = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

STEL = 2 ppm = 2,8 mg/m³, 8x5 min (Mow)

BE:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

STEL = 15 ppm = 38 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

CH:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

STEL = 20 ppm = 50 mg/m³, Remark defines the duration and frequency related to the short term MAK

value (frequency x duration (minutes per shift))

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 0,5 ppm = 0,71 mg/m³

STEL = 0,5 ppm = 0,71 mg/m³, Remark defines the duration and frequency related to the short term MAK

value (frequency x duration (minutes per shift))

CY:

Acetic acid

CZ:

Acetic acid

TWA = 25 mg/m³

STEL = 35 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 mg/m³

STEL = 2 mg/m³

DK:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

EE:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

STEL = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

CEIL = 2 ppm = 3 mg/m³

ES:

Acetic acid

VLA-ED = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

VLA-EC = 15 ppm = 37 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

VLA-ED = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

FR:

Acetic acid

VLE = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³, : indicative exposure limits

Hydrogen peroxide

VME = 1 ppm = 1,5 mg/m³, : indicative exposure limits

GB:

Acetic acid

Hydrogen peroxide

STEL = 2 ppm = 2,8 mg/m³

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

GR:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

STEL = 15 ppm = 37 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

STEL = 3 mg/m³

HU:

Acetic acid

TWA = 25 mg/m³, m: caustic substance (burns the skin, mucous membranes, eyes or all three)

PEAK = 25 mg/m³, m: caustic substance (burns the skin, mucous membranes, eyes or all three)

IE:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

STEL = 15 ppm = 37 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,5 mg/m³

STEL = 2 ppm = 3 mg/m³

IT:

Acetic acid

LT:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

CEIL = 2 ppm = 3 mg/m³

LU:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

LV:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

MT:

Acetic acid

NL:

Acetic acid

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

NO:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

PL:

Acetic acid

TWA = 15 mg/m³

STEL = 30 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1,5 mg/m³

STEL = 4 mg/m³

PT:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm

STEL = 15 ppm

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm

SI:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

PEAK = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

SK:

Acetic acid

TWA = 10 ppm = 25 mg/m³

Hydrogen peroxide

TWA = 1 ppm = 1,4 mg/m³

CEIL = 1,4 mg/m³

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid:

High temperatures. Exposure to light. Protect from contamination.

Materials to avoid:

Combustible material, Flammable materials, Reducing agents, Organic materials, metal chlorides, Bases, Rust, Dirt

Hazardous decomposition products:

Heating releases irritative and acrid gases.

Disposal considerations

Product:

Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. See also: Accidental release measures. Wear personal protective equipment. Diluted aqueous solution can be disposed as waste water, when in compliance with local regulations. Prevent undiluted product from entering drains. Clean container with water. Packages must be disposed of according to local and national regulations. Empty containers/packages must not be used for other purposes.