Trichloroacetic Acid Solution Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 828.1
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
Trichloroacetic Acid Solution
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Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2B). Causes skin and eye irritation (H315+H320).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Trichloroacetic acid Water
Synonyms: TCA solution
|
76-03-9 7732-18-5 |
CCl3COOH H2O
|
163.40 18.00 |
<3% (><0.5m)> >97%0.5m)>3%> |
Get medical advice or attention (P313). If inhaled:Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Exposure guidelines: (as trichloroacetic acid) TLV 0.5 ppm (ACGIH)
Clear colorless liquid. Slight vinegar odor.
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and strong bases, especially chromic and nitric acids. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Skin and eye irritation. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Skin and eyes.
ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. EYE-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.
Shipping name: Trichloroacetic acid, solution. Hazard class: 8. UN number: UN2564.
TSCA-listed; EINECS-listed (200-927-2)
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