Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
76-05-1
Name of the chemical
Trifluoroacetic acid
Concentration
>= 80 - <= 100
General Information
Version
10.0
Revision date
2026-08-03
Product name
Trifluoroacetic acid for protein sequence analysis
CAS No.
76-05-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Biochemical research/analysis
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H332, H361, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Long term hazards
Category 3 aquatic hazard
Other hazards
Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Supplemental label elements
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Acute toxicity : Category 4 (Inhalation) Skin corrosion : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Other hazards Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
