Difference between revisions of "Acetic Anhydride"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Colourless, flammable liquid with an irritating odour. Normally carried in glass carboys in an outer covering of box or crate, also in metal or plastic drums.
 
Colourless, flammable liquid with an irritating odour. Normally carried in glass carboys in an outer covering of box or crate, also in metal or plastic drums.
 
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General Corrosive to most metals when moisture is present. Flammable when heated above 50°C. Any vapour given out is strongly irritant to eyes and mucous membranes. Decomposes in hot water to [[acetic acid]].
 
General Corrosive to most metals when moisture is present. Flammable when heated above 50°C. Any vapour given out is strongly irritant to eyes and mucous membranes. Decomposes in hot water to [[acetic acid]].
 
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Hazard : IMDG Class 8 Corrosive, also flammable
 
Hazard : IMDG Class 8 Corrosive, also flammable
 
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
  
 
[[Category:Oil and chemicals]]
 
[[Category:Oil and chemicals]]
 
[[Category:Products]]
 
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Revision as of 23:01, 14 March 2012

Infobox on Acetic Anhydride
Example of Acetic Anhydride
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Origin
Density (in t/m3)
Temperature (in oC)
Humidity / moisture
Ventilation
Self-heating / spontaneous combustion
Risk factors

Acetic Anhydride

Description

Colourless, flammable liquid with an irritating odour. Normally carried in glass carboys in an outer covering of box or crate, also in metal or plastic drums.

General Corrosive to most metals when moisture is present. Flammable when heated above 50°C. Any vapour given out is strongly irritant to eyes and mucous membranes. Decomposes in hot water to acetic acid.

Hazard : IMDG Class 8 Corrosive, also flammable

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.