General Information
Revision date
2016-11-14
Product name
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
Substance name
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
CAS No.
76-03-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Production of its sodium salt, which is used as a herbicide; also used as a pickling or etching agent in of the chemical and
1.2.2. Uses advised against
decalcifier and fixative in microscopy; protein precipitating agent in laboratories; additive in mineral
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H335, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 of the Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 substance/mixture Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Sensitization - Respiratory: Category 1A STOT Single Exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. (s) H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Storage P405 Store locked up Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion, Exclamation mark, Environment
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Precautionary P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
