Chloroacetic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301+H311+H331, H314, H335, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White pungent Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Toxic if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity