Dichloroacetic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 3] WHMIS 2015: Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 1A] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Germ Cell Mutagenicity [Category 2] Carcinogenicity [Category 2] Toxic to Reproduction [Category 1B] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 2] Corrosive to Metals [Category 1] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 1]

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Danger!

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Toxic in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of causing cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child Very toxic to aquatic life Causes damage to: Respiratory System Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Central Nervous System May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Liver Kidney Testis Pancreas

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Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. 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 or doctor. If exposed: Call a poison center or doctor. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant bottle or metal container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).

2.3 Other hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. [HNOC]