General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2013-08-08
Product name
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID, REAGENT (ACS)
Product Synonyms
TCA
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H318, H335, H341, H361, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 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 inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. classified (HNOC) Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
