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Identification
- Name:
- chloroacetic acid
- CAS:
- 79-11-8
- EC/EINECS:
- 201-178-4
- Molecular Formula:
- C2H3ClO2
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0235
- Uses:
- pesticide
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H331 : Toxic if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H311 : Toxic in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H301 : Toxic if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life
Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 10 % | C; R34 |
| 5 % <= C < 10 % | X; R36/37/38 |
| C >= 5 % | STOT única, 3; H335 |
Specific health risks
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
Specific environmental risks
Atmospheric emissions ?
Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).
ListRestriction/prohibition regulations
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListSubstances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).