General Information
Revision date
2021-08-30
Product name
Dichloroacetic acid for synthesis
Emergency telephone
1-800-262-8200
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H311, H314, H318, H335, H351, H360, H362, H373, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 Effects on or via lactation, H362 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 2), Brain, Liver, Testes, H373 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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, Testes) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/ while nursing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. 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/ 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 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 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. P391 Collect spillage.
2.3 Other hazards
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
