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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Acetate Buffer, 0.2M, pH4.2

Version 1Last reviewed 21 May 2026Catalogue: 11482-42, EMS11482-42

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Acetate Buffer, 0.2M, pH4.2
Other Names
Not available.
Product Number(s)
11482-42, EMS11482-42
CAS Number
Not available.

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

  • HS02 Flame
  • Flammable liquids 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • GHS06 Skull and crossbones
  • Acute toxicity - oral 1 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
  • Acute toxicity - dermal 1 H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
  • Acute toxicity - inhalation 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
  • GHS05 Corrosion
  • Skin corrosion 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Label Elements

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Hazard-determining components of labelling:
  • Acetic Acid Glacial
  • SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE
  • Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • Ground / bond container and receiving equipment.
  • Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment.
  • Use non-sparking tools.
  • Take action to prevent static discharge.
  • Do not breathe dusts or mists.
  • Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
  • [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

inhalation, ingestion, and skin/eye contact.

Human Health

Inhalation
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Skin
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

  • In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
  • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
  • Hazards not otherwise classified
  • There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard
  • Communications Standard.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Acetic Acid Glacial64-19-730-60%Mixture
SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE6131-90-430-60%Mixture

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
  • In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
  • Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
  • Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
  • In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
  • Dilute with plenty of water.
  • Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
  • Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
  • Use neutralising agent.
  • Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.
  • Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
  • Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
  • PAC-1:
  • 64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial 5 ppm
  • 6131-90-4 SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE 11 mg/m³
  • PAC-2:
  • 64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial 35 ppm
  • 6131-90-4 SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE 120 mg/m³
  • PAC-3:
  • 64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial 250 ppm
  • 6131-90-4 SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE 690 mg/m³

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
  • Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
  • Open and handle receptacle with care.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
  • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  • Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
  • Protect from heat.
  • Protect against electrostatic charges.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
  • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
  • Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
  • Further information about storage conditions:
  • Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  • Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
  • Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
Acetic Acid Glacial10ppm25mg/m³15ppm37mg/m³
Engineering controls
  • Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  • Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
  • Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
  • Protective gloves
  • The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
  • Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
  • Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
  • Material of gloves
  • The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
  • Penetration time of glove material
  • The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Not available.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Clear liquid
Odour
Pungent
pH
4.2
Vapour Pressure
11.4hPa
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
118°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
43°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: 4 Vol%
  • Upper: 19 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
426°C
Formula
Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects
  • 64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial
  • Oral LD50 3310 mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 1060 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
  • Strong caustic effect.
  • Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
  • Harmful
  • Corrosive
  • Irritant

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
  • Water hazard class 1: Slightly hazardous for water.
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
  • Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 8 Corrosive
Class 8 Corrosive
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN2790
Proper shipping name
2790ACETIC ACID SOLUTION mixture
Transport hazard class
Class 8 Corrosive substances.
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Corrosive substances.
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 80
  • EMS number: F-A,S-B
  • Segregation groups: Acids
  • Stowage Category: A
Additional information
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
  • Transport category: 2
  • Tunnel restriction code: E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial S2, S5, S6
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
21 May 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.