Dichloroacetic acid for synthesis

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H311, H314, H335, H351, H360, H362, H373, H400, H412

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 2 (Brain, Liver, Testes) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 3 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. H373 May cause damage to organs (Brain, Liver, Tes- tes) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swal- lowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Supplemental label elements

AUH071 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. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nurs- ing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. 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. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Brain, Liver, Testes) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard