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EC/CAS
76-05-1
Name of the chemical
Trifluoroacetic acid
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
9
Revision date
2025-12-21
Product name
Trifluoroacetic acid
Product Synonyms
TFA; Trifluoroethanoic acid; Perfluoroacetic acid
CAS No.
76-05-1
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Prevention
Wear respiratory protection Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray 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 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
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
WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
