General Information
Version
8.5
Revision date
2025-07-17
Product name
Difluoroacetic acid
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+(44)-870-8200418, +(353)-19014670, 001-803-017-9114
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MERCK LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H314, H332, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Long-term (chronic) Category 3 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin 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.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard
