Trifluoroacetic Acid

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Toxic if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. TCI (Shanghai) DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. Revision number: 1 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

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.