IS 5208 : 1969 Code of safety for acetic acid

UDC 661.731 : 614.8 CHD 7
Reaffirmed 2018

1 Scope

1.1 This code describes the properties of acetic acid, thenature of hazards associated with it and the essential informationon storage, handling, packing, labelling, disposal of waste,cleaning and repair of containers, selection and training ofpersonnel, personal protective equipment and first aid.

1.1.1 This code does not deal with the specifications for designof buildings, chemical engineering plants, storage vessels andequipment for operations control and waste disposal.

2 References

IS 1260 : 1958 Code of symbols for labelling ofdangerous goods

IS 4155 : 1966Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiationhazards and hazardous chemicals