General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Trichloroacetic acid
Product Synonyms
TCA; Trichloroethanoic acid (Crystalline/Flakes/Certified/Certified ACS)
CAS No.
76-03-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H335, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements Exclamation Mark Corrosion
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
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
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
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
