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Acetic acid CAS 64-19-7

Acetic acid (CAS 64-19-7, formula C2H4O2) is an industrial chemical with a molecular weight of about 60.05 g/mol. Its harmonised GHS classification carries the signal word Danger.

Identifiers

Name
Acetic acid
CAS number
64-19-7
CLP index number
607-002-00-6
EC number
200-580-7
Molecular formula
C2H4O2
Molecular weight
60.05 g/mol
Also known as
Ethanoic acid, Glacial acetic acid, Acetyl hydroxide, Vinegar acid, Methanecarboxylic acid

GHS classification

Harmonised classification under the CLP Regulation (Annex VI), index number 607-002-00-6. Signal word: Danger.

Hazard classCodeStatement
Flammable liquidsH226Flammable liquid and vapour.
Skin corrosion/irritationH314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Pictograms

The harmonised entry for this substance applies at defined concentration ranges, and specific concentration limits and notes in Annex VI can change the classification of solutions and mixtures.

Suppliers may classify additional hazards from their own data, so a supplier's Safety Data Sheet can list more than the harmonised entry.

Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, retrieved 2026-10-10. Confirm against the current consolidated text and your supplier's SDS before relying on it.

Creating a Safety Data Sheet for a product containing Acetic acid

If Acetic acid is an ingredient, record its CAS number and concentration in Section 3 and use it in the mixture classification that drives Section 2 and the label.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Acetic acid?
The CAS Registry Number of Acetic acid is 64-19-7.
What is the chemical formula of Acetic acid?
Acetic acid has the formula C2H4O2 and a molecular weight of about 60.05 g/mol.
What are the GHS hazards of Acetic acid?
Acetic acid carries the signal word Danger. Its harmonised hazard statements are H226, H314: Flammable liquid and vapour.; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage..
Which GHS pictograms apply to Acetic acid?
GHS02 (Flame), GHS05 (Corrosion).

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