SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue Date 14-Apr-2015 Revision Date 08-Jun-2015 Version 2 1. IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Product Name Dichloroacetic Acid Optimum, Low Water 99% Other means of identification Product Code 1900 UN/ID no. UN1764 Synonyms Acetic acid, dichloro-; DCA; bichloroacetic acid; dichloroethanoic acid Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals. Uses advised against No information available Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer Address Harrell Industries, Inc. 2495 Commerce Drive Rock Hill, SC 29730 www.harrellindustries.com Emergency telephone number Company Phone Number 803-327-6335 Fax Number 803-327-7808 24 Hour Emergency Phone Number 800 633-8253 (PERS) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 5 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Label elements Emergency Overview Danger Hazard statements Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing cancer _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 / 8 1900 - Dichloroacetic Acid Optimum, Low Water 99% Revision Date 08-Jun-2015 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Causes severe eye and skin burns. causes severe digestive and respiratory burns. very toxic to aquatic organisms. Possible carcinogen. Target Organs: Blood, liver, kidneys, respiratory tract, digestive tract, eyes, and skin. Appearance Clear colorless Light yellow Physical state liquid Odor Pungent Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Do not breathe dust. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Other Information Very toxic to aquatic life Unknown acute toxicity 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance Synonyms Acetic acid, dichloro-; DCA; bichloroacetic acid; dichloroethanoic acid. Formula C2H2CI2O2 Chemical Name CAS No. Weight-% Dichloroacetic acid 79-43-6 100 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 / 8 1900 - Dichloroacetic Acid Optimum, Low Water 99% Revision Date 08-Jun-2015 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required. Inhalation Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Ingestion Get medical attention immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward. If victim is conscious and alert, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical help. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms No information available. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to physicians No information available. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Unsuitable extinguishing media Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Specific hazards arising from the chemical No information available. Explosion data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None. Sensitivity to Static Discharge None. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional ecological information. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 / 8 1900 - Dichloroacetic Acid Optimum, Low Water 99% Revision Date 08-Jun-2015 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Storage Conditions Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and contact with oxidizing materials. Keep in tightly closed container. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Do not store near alkaline substance. Incompatible materials Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters Exposure Guidelines . Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Dichloroacetic acid TWA: 0.5 ppm - - 79-43-6 S* Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Controls Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Tight sealing safety goggles. Skin and body protection Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations. General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state liquid Appearance Clear colorless Light yellow Odor Pungent Color clear colorless light yellow Odor threshold No information available Property Values Remarks • Method pH 1.2 (129 g/l) Melting point / freezing point No information available Boiling point / boiling range No information available Flash point 112 °C / 233.6 °F Evaporation rate No information available Flammability (solid, gas) No information available Flammability Limit in Air Upper flammability limit: No information available Lower flammability limit: No information available Vapor pressure 1.3 mm Hg@44C 44 C Vapor density 4.45 Relative density No information available Water solubility Soluable Solubility in other solvents No information available Partition coefficient No information available Autoignition temperature 194 °C / 381.2 °F Decomposition temperature No information available Kinematic viscosity No information available Dynamic viscosity No information available Explosive properties No information available _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 / 8 1900 - Dichloroacetic Acid Optimum, Low Water 99% Revision Date 08-Jun-2015 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Oxidizing properties No information available Other Information Softening point No information available Molecular weight No information available VOC Content (%) No information available Density No information available Bulk density No information available 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity No data available Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing. Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials. Heat. Always add acid to water, never the reserse. Incompatible materials Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products