Trifluoroacetic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity - Oral Acute toxicity - Dermal Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory sensitisation Not classified Category 4 Category 1 Sub-category A Classification not possible Skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Classification not possible Aspiration hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible Not classified Category 3

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Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Do not breathe dust • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Avoid release to the environment • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/.?

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor • Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) • Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor • 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 • IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell • Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor

Storage

Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable

Other hazards

No information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Not classified Acute toxicity - Dermal Not classified Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Not classified Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Not classified Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified Respiratory sensitisation Classification not possible Skin sensitisation Classification not possible Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible Carcinogenicity Classification not possible Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible Effects on or via lactation Classification not possible Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Classification not possible Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Classification not possible Aspiration hazard Classification not possible Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Not classified Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Category 3 Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible