Dichloroacetic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H303, H311, H314, H351, H360, H362, H373, H400

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow pungent Emergency Overview Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life. May be corrosive to metals. May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Effects on or via lactation. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin 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

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

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. 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 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1