Trichloroacetaldehyde

CAS 75-87-6 Danger
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
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Health Hazard Health Hazard
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H312 Harmful in contact with skin Acute toxicity, dermal
H316 Causes mild skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects
H340 May cause genetic defects Germ cell mutagenicity
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Reproductive toxicity
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
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.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
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.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Target Organs

Lungs Skin Eyes

throat, nose, and lung irritation; severe eye irritation; skin burns

Data Sources

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