General Information
Revision date
2024-04-01
Product name
Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA) Pharma
Product Synonyms
DCA
CAS No.
79-43-6
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H311, H314, H351, H360, H362, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Yes Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H290 - May be corrosive to metals Precautionary Statements - Prevention P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P263 - Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P234 - Keep only in original packaging Precautionary Statements - Response P321 - Specific treatment (see First-Aid Measures on SDS) 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Precautionary Statements - Storage P405 - Store locked up P406 - Store in corrosive resistant container with resistant inner liner
Precautionary statements
Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant Unknown acute toxicity
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Yes Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable