Trichloroacetic acid
[CAS# 76-03-9]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Special medicine >> Dermatology medication
• Name: Trichloroacetic acid
• Synonyms: TCA
• Molecular Formula: C₂HCl₃O₂
• Molecular Weight: 163.39
• CAS Registry Number: 76-03-9
• EC Number: 200-927-2

Properties

• Density: 1.6298
• Melting point: 52-58 °C
• Boiling point: 196 °C
• Water solubility: 120 g/100 mL (20 °C)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS05;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H314-H400-H410
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37/39;S45;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319

• Transport Information: UN 1839; UN 2564