Dichloroacetic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H311, H314, H318, H351, H360, H362, H373, H400

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B (H360) Effects on or via lactation Effects on or via lactation (H362) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373) Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400)

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 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 through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life

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 dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P263 - Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P284 - Wear respiratory protection P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage 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 or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B (H360) Effects on or via lactation / Effects on or via lactation (H362) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373) Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400)