Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
79-14-1
Name of the chemical
Glycolic acid
Concentration
>=70-<90
General Information
Version
9.0
Revision date
2025-03-15
Product name
Glycolic acid (70% solution in water) for syn- thesis
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
