Trichloroacetic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H314, H335, H410

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White of vinegar Emergency Overview Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be harmful if swallowed. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H303 - May be harmful if swallowed

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May be harmful if swallowed.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity