Trichloroacetic Acid 25% Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H335, H351, H410

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Vesicant. WARNING: Cancer - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Skin Corrosion Category 1A Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - single exposure Category 3 Target Organ(s) - Respiratory system Carcinogenicity Category 2 Short-term (Acute) Aquatic Hazard Category 1 Long-term (Chronic) Aquatic Hazard Category 1