Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Trifluoroacetic acid
- Product Code
- 80457
- Chemical Name
- Trifluoroacetic acid
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 76-05-1 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH
manufacturer
Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN
+49 (0)89 6513-1130
Emergency Contacts
CHEMTREC Deutschland
0800 181 7059
CHEMTREC weltweit
+49 (0)696 43508409
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS05
GHS07
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| trifluoroacetic acid EC: 200-929-3 | 76-05-1 | 100% | Yes |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
Immediate Medical Attention
Immediately call in physician.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given. For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Firefighter Protection
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Do not let product enter drains.
Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralising material. Clean up affected area.
Materials: liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H⁺, Merck Art. No. 101595)
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Similar products with comparable safety profiles
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Tightly closed. Hygroscopic. Store under inert gas.
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Full contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 898). Splash contact: Material: Latex gloves, Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm, Break through time: 120 min, Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M). This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Recommended Filter type: Filter B-(P2). The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Acid-resistant protective clothing
Do not let product enter drains.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Risk of explosion with: lithium aluminium hydride, hydrides. Exothermic reaction with: alkalines, Ammonia. Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: acids
Strong heating.
rubber, Metals
In the event of fire: see section 5
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
12.1 Toxicity
12.2 Persistence and degradability
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No bioaccumulation is to be expected.
12.4 Mobility in soil
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
The substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.7 Other adverse effects
Harmful effect due to pH shift. Caustic even in diluted form. Hazard for drinking water supplies.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
No data available
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 2699
- Shipping Name
- TRIFLUOROACETIC ACID
- Transport Class
- 8
- Packing Group
- I
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Trifluoroacetic acid?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Trifluoroacetic acid?
Trifluoroacetic acid is a liquid with colorless color. It has pungent odor.
What is Trifluoroacetic acid used for?
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
What are the hazard statements for Trifluoroacetic acid?
This substance has 3 hazard statements:
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H332: Harmful if inhaled.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What is the melting point of Trifluoroacetic acid?
The melting point is -15,2 °C - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.1 and the boiling point is 71,78 °C at 1.013 hPa - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.2.