Dichloroacetic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H311, H314, H318, H351, H400

Code

Statements

H311

Toxic in contact with skin

OSHA HCS Classification

Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 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. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapidly absorbed through skin.