Sodium Trichloroacetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H335, H336, H410

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard