Trichloroacetic acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Additional information

Not applicable.