Chloroacetic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system, Cardio-vascular system, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, Heart) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs (Nervous system, Cardio-vascular system, Kidney). May cause damage to organs (Liver, Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.