General Information
Revision date
2015-11-09
Product name
Trichloroacetic Acid
Product Synonyms
TCA; trichloroethanoic acid
CAS No.
76-03-9
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Company Information
company name
Harrell Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing cancer Causes serious eye damage Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Appearance White hygroscopic crystals Physical state Solid Odor Pungent
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dusts or mists Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Avoid release to the environment
Response
Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Very toxic to aquatic life Unknown acute toxicity 1% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
