Chloroacetic Acid
MONOCHLOROACETIC ACID; CHLORACETIC ACID; CHLOROETHANOIC ACID
1501
1809500
5/19/2008.
5/19/2008.
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Chloroacetic Acid
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Chemical formula
: C2H3ClO2
CHEMTREC:
800.424.9300
OUTSIDE US:
202.483.7616
Supplier
: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pierce Biotechnology
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
United States
815.968.0747 or
800.874.3723
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Use of
Substance/Preparation
Refer to the instruction booklet for
proper and intended use.
Otherwise, contact supplier for
specific applications.
: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pierce Biotechnology
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
United States
815.968.0747
800.874.3723
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Emergency overview
Hazards identification
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory
system.
Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.
Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Physical state
Solid. [COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS, SOMETIMES LIGHT
BROWNISH.(NYDH)]
DANGER !
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY
BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
Toxic in contact with skin. Corrosive to eyes and skin. Causes burns. Harmful if
swallowed. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Can cause target
organ damage. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
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Odor
: SIMILIAR TO VINEGAR
OSHA/HCS status
: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
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Potential chronic health effects
Carcinogenicity
: No known significant eff