Glacial Acetic Acid Safety Notes

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'''Corrosive, penetrates latex gloves, do not inhale or ingest, use under a hood, flammable or explosive if mixed with air at teperatures over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, special storage conditions'''
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Acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is a colourless liquid that when undiluted is also called glacial acetic acid. Although it is classified as a weak acid, acetic acid is highly dangerous to skin.

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Corrosive, penetrates latex gloves, do not inhale or ingest, use under a hood, flammable or explosive if mixed with air at teperatures over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, special storage conditions

Acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is a colourless liquid that when undiluted is also called glacial acetic acid. Although it is classified as a weak acid, acetic acid is highly dangerous to skin.