DOW CHEMICAL, USA -- TRICHLOROACETIC ACID  -- 6810-00-234-1986
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-1986
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL, USA
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
CAGE:GO744
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL, USA
CAGE:GO744

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
CAS:76-03-9
RTECS #:AJ7875000
Fraction by Wt: 95%.
OSHA PEL:1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE,SKN:BURNS!.INHL:BURNS POSS.
    INGEST:CORROSIVE TO ALL SKN TISSUE. POSS.TOXIC BY SKN ABSORPTION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/AMPLE WATER. SKN: WATER WASH 15 MIN.
    INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, ART RESP. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.
    FORCE MILK OR WATER TO DILUTE. CALL PHYSICIAN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES ON HEATING, YIELDING PHOSGENE,
    CHLOROFORM.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP CRYSTALS INTO CLOSED CONTAINER. WASH
    DOWN REMNANT W/WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKN, CLOTHING.
    DO NOT BREATHE DUST (MISTS) OR SWALLOW. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED AND
    AWAY FROM MOISTURE. MATL IS DELIQUESCENT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE.USE SCBA WHEN FIRE FIGHTING.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL AS REQD
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BOOTS, APRON,
    FACE SHIELD
Supplemental Safety and Health
ENTRY PER NON-OSHA MSDS DTD MAR74.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=197.2C, 387.F
Vapor Pres:5
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MILDLY CORROSIVE
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES AT HIGH TEMP.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL, PHOSGENE, CHLOROFORM

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL,OR INCINERATE IAW ALL LAWS AND REGS

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