Trifluoroacetic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H332

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless Odor stinging Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if inhaled.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Inhaled corrosive substances can lead to a toxic oedema of the lungs. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation substance or mixture Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1