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Posted By PJA
I am undertaking some assessments in a Theatrical Environment where you have to boil vinegar as part of a specific process.
Trying to find out if this posses significant risk to those using it is a problem(brick Walls etc).
I understand the principals of COSHH and issues regarding proximity hazards etc but it would appear that only vinegar will do.
Anyone got a MSDS they could let me have,or just some advice would do
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Posted By CFT
I have to start this with WHY!!! I bow to the superior knowledge of those that can, but what on earth could make them want to do this; boiling up to clean the teapot (never have, love my cuppa and don't want it tainted) stripping wallpaper? removing airborne germs (Myth)make folks want to buy fish and chips (truth) create acetic acid (true)often referred to as ethanoic acid, it will irritate nasal and breathing conditions but not in all cases (oh yeh, you do breathe through the nose; double entendres there).
http://ptcl.chem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/AC/acetic_acid.html
If you want to see a MSDS on the acid follow the above link; I have no knowledge of any fatalities but I guarantee you it will make your eyes smart!
There must be an alternative? Do tell why they do?
CFT
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Posted By Bobby Brown
In a previous life I used to work at Sarson's - "don't say vinegar - say SARSON'S". If you use ordinary vinegar it is 5% acetic acid. It might be worthwhile giving them a call - they are based in Middleton, Manchester. If you really have to do that process I would recommend doing it in a fume cupboard as otherwise you may end up in a bit of a pickle!
ah, it's Friday
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