Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
79-01-6
Name of the chemical
Trichloroethylene
Concentration
≥99.5
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-07-23
Product name
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
CAS No.
79-01-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory use only
supplier name
Labchem (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
+27 11 452 1116
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Labchem (Pty) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
techlab@labchem.co.za
GHS Information
Signal word
(GHS-ZA
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H336, H341, H350, H373, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to the United Nations GHS Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 H341 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B H350 Specific target organ toxicity — Single H336 exposure, Category 3, Narcosis Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated H373 exposure, Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — H402 Acute Hazard, Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Not classified Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to the United Nations GHS
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
(GHS-ZA) : Danger
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
May cause cancer,Suspected of causing genetic defects,May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure,May cause drowsiness or dizziness,Causes skin irritation,Harmful to aquatic life
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to the United Nations GHS Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 H341 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B H350 Specific target organ toxicity — Single H336 exposure, Category 3, Narcosis Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated H373 exposure, Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — H402 Acute Hazard, Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Not classified Full text of H statements : see section 16