General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2021-12-24
Product name
Dichloroacetic acid
Product Synonyms
Dichloroethanoic Acid; 2,2-Dichloroacetic Acid; Dichloracetic Acid
CAS No.
79-43-6
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
1-800-234-7437, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals Toxic in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear respiratory protection Keep only in original container Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor 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 IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic organisms
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract Label Elements
