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EC/CAS
79-01-6
Name of the chemical
Trichloroethylene
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Trichloroethylene
CAS No.
79-01-6
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +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 Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H336, H341, H350, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, Heart, spleen, Blood. Label Elements
