General Information
Revision date
2020-07-24
Product name
Trichloroethylene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Category 2 Irritation Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3(Narcotic effect.) Single Exposure
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
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.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Primary hazards: No data available. Specific hazards: No data available.
