General Information
Revision date
2022-11-18
Product name
Chloroacetic acid
Product Synonyms
MCA
CAS No.
79-11-8
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)
H301+H311+H331, H314, H335, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311+H331
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation B Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1
2.2 Label elements
Skull and Crossbones Corrosion
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Precautionary statements
P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
