Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
76-05-1
Name of the chemical
Trifluoroacetic acid
Concentration
>99-<=100
General Information
Revision date
2026-06-28
Product name
Trifluoroacetic Acid
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
76-05-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970
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Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@lifetech.com
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Precautionary Statements - Prevention Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable. Unknown acute toxicity
Further information
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable.
