text: what is glacial acitic acid ?   1. product identification synonyms: acetic acid, methane carboxylic acid; ethanoic acid  cas no.: 64-19-7  molecular weight: 60.05  chemical formula: ch3cooh  product codes:  j.t. baker: 5355, 5579, 5844, 6903, 9500, 9501, 9503, 9505, 9507, 9508, 9511, 9513, 9515, 9522, 9524, 9526  mallinckrodt: 10127, 1302, 2501, 2504, 3121, 5586, 7711, 8817, h979, v155, v193, v194, v625   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  2. composition/information on ingredients     ingredient                                cas no         percent        hazardous                                     ---------------------------------------   ------------   ------------   ---------        acetic acid                               64-19-7         99.5 - 100%      yes                                                                          --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  3. hazards identification emergency overview  --------------------------  poison! danger! corrosive. liquid and mist cause severe burns to all body tissue. may be fatal if swallowed. harmful if inhaled. inhalation may cause lung and tooth damage. flammable liquid and vapor.   saf-t-data(tm) ratings (provided here for your convenience)  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  health rating: 3 - severe (poison)  flammability rating: 2 - moderate  reactivity rating: 2 - moderate  contact rating: 4 - extreme (corrosive)  lab protective equip: goggles & shield; lab coat & apron; vent hood; proper gloves; class b extinguisher  storage color code: red (flammable)  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   potential health effects  ----------------------------------   inhalation:  inhalation of concentrated vapors may cause serious damage to the lining of the nose, throat, and lungs. breathing difficulties may occur. neither odor nor degree of irritation are adequate to indicate vapor concentration.  ingestion:  swallowing can cause severe injury leading to death. symptoms include sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhea. ingestion of as little as 1.0 ml has resulted in perforation of the esophagus.  skin contact:  contact with concentrated solution may cause serious damage to the skin. effects may include redness, pain, skin burns. high vapor concentrations may cause skin sensitization.  eye contact:  eye contact with concentrated solutions may cause severe eye damage followed by loss of sight. exposure to vapor may cause intense watering and irritation to eyes.  chronic exposure:  repeated or prolonged exposures may cause darkening of the skin, erosion of exposed front teeth, and chronic inflammation of the nose, throat, and bronchial tubes.  aggravation of pre-existing conditions:  persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  4. first aid measures inhalation:  remove to fresh air. if not breathing, give artificial respiration. if breathing is difficult, give oxygen. call a physician.  ingestion:  do not induce vomiting! give large quantities of water or milk if available. never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. get medical attention immediately.  skin contact:  in case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. wash clothing before reuse. call a physician.  eye contact:  immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. get medical attention immediately.    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  5. fire fighting measure