Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
76-05-1
Name of the chemical
Trifluoroacetic acid
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Revision date
2024-03-26
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
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Health hazards
Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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
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
