Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
79-14-1
Name of the chemical
Glycolic acid
Concentration
>= 98 - <= 100
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2025-03-28
Product name
Glycolic Acid
CAS No.
79-14-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory research purposes
Emergency telephone
+81-3-5640-8878, +81-3-5640-8902
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Company Information
company name
TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
globalbusiness@tcichemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, thymus) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system). May cause damage to organs (Liver, thymus) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. 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.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
