TRI CHLORO ACETIC ACID

Substance / Preparation : Trichloroacetic acid

CAS No :76-03-9 

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product. 

3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

(Category 3), Respiratory system, H335

Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400

Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410

3.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Symbol(s) :    Symbol(s) : C : Corrosive

N : Dangerous for the environment

R Phrase(s) : R35 : Causes severe burns.

R50/53 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

S Phrase(s) : S1/2 : Keep locked up and out of reach of children.

S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 

S24/25 : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell,

seek medical advice immediately ( show the label when possible).

S60 : This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

S61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.

Hazard pictograms 

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s) H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335

May cause respiratory irritation. H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Sigma-Aldrich - T6399 Page 2 of 8 Precautionary statement(s) P260

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280

Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED:

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental Hazard Statements none

3.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,

bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and

ery bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. Vesicant. 

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water.

Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Eye contact : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Ingestion : Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). 

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.

Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection.

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.

Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment. 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area. 

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters. Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.

Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Solid.

Colour : Colorless crystals

 Odour : N/A

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : Not applicable.

Melting point [°C] : 54 - 58 °C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : N/A

Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A

Flash point [°C] : > 113 °C

Boiling point [°C] : 196 °C

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : N/A

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A

Vapour density : 5,64

Density [g/cm3] : 1,6

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : Soluble in water

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : Acidic.

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A

Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A

Oxidising properties : No data available. 

11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Corrosion : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Irritation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. 

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not

fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance

according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment.

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste

collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out. 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH

Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008

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