General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
trichloroacetic acid
Substance name
trichloroacetic acid
Product Synonyms
acetic acid, trichloro- / aceto caustin / amchem grass killer / konesta (=trichloroacetic acid) / TCA/ trichloroacetic acid / trichloroethanoic acid EC Index No. (Report) : 607-004-00-7
CAS No.
76-03-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Herbicide
supplier name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H318, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection. P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P363 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Full text of H statements : see section 16 2.2. Label elements GHS US labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS US) : Signal word (GHS US) : Danger
