TRICHLOROACETIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H313, H314, H335, H341, H361, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Toxic to reproduction Category 2

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H313: May be harmful in contact with skin. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P234: Keep only in original packaging. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P321: Specific treatment (see on this label). P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.