Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
76-05-1
Name of the chemical
Trifluoroacetic acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-01-18
Product name
TRIFLUOROACETIC ACID
Product Synonyms
TFA; Trifluoroethanoic acid; Perfluoroacetic acid
CAS No.
76-05-1
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Hygroscopic. Appearance Clear, Colorless Physical State Liquid odor pungent Target Organs Eyes, Respiratory system, Skin, Central nervous system (CNS), Liver, Kidney
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Causes severe burns. Skin Causes severe burns. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Causes severe burns. Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion Causes severe burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
