Dichloroacetic acid (EC: 201-207-0)
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard
Environment
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P234 |
Keep only in original container. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P262 |
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
P263 |
Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P390 |
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P406 |
Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
A colorless crystalline solid.
| Boiling Point | 381°F |
| Flash Point | >235°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 111°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.563 |
Target Organs
Skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation
Synonyms
bichloracetic acid; DCA; dichloroethanoic acid; 2,2-dichloroacetic acid
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 6597
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