Dichloroacetic acid

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.