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Safety Data Sheet
20% Vinegar Weed Killer
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SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Not applicable
3.2. Mixture
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Name Product identi
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ier % GHS-US classi
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ication
Water (CAS No) 7732-18-5 78-82 Not classified
Acetic Acid (CAS No) 64-19-7 18-22 Flam. Liq. 3, H226
Skin Corr. 1B, H314
Eye Dam. 1, H318
Aquatic Acute 3, H402
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements: see section 16
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SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
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First-aid measures general :
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation : Allow victim to breathe fresh air. Allow the victim to rest. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at
rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or
doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
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Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Obtain medical assistance.
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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
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Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Reactivity : Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapors.
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5.3. Advice for firefighters
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Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
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6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
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Protective equipment : Safety glasses. Gloves. Protective clothing.
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
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6.1.2. For emergency responders
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Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.
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6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect
spillage. Store away from other materials.