The material safety data sheet (MSDS) of Trifluoroacetic Anhydride (TFAA) is one important component for product Trifluoroacetic Anhydride (TFAA)'s stewardship and workplace safety. You could refer to the Trifluoroacetic Anhydride (TFAA) manufacturer for more detailed product information. And Trifluoroacetic Anhydride (TFAA) msds below is provided by Nantong Baokai Chemical Co., Ltd. This company is a specialized technical researching, developing and manufacturing enterprise.

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name: Trifluoroacetic anhydride

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

OSHA Hazards
Target Organ Effect, Corrosive 
Target Organs
Liver
GHS Classification
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4)
Skin corrosion (Category 1A)
Serious eye damage (Category 1)
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Signal word: Danger

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Synonyms: TFAA
Formula: C4F6O3
Molecular Weight: 210.03 g/mol

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Conditions of flammability
Not flammable or combustible.
Suitable extinguishing media
Dry powder
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Hazardous combustion products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Hydrogen fluoride

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Do not flush with water. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage.
Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C hygroscopic Store under inert gas.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Eye protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin and body protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant protective clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Form: clear, liquid
Colour: colourless
Safety data
pH: no data available
Melting point/freezing point: Melting point/range: -65 °C (-85 °F) - lit. 
Boiling point: 39.5 - 40 °C (103.1 - 104 °F) - lit.
Flash point: no data available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts violently with water.
Conditions to avoid
Exposure to moisture.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases, Alcohols
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Hydrogen fluoride
Other decomposition products - no data available

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Globally Harmonized System)
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Globally Harmonized System)
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Potential health effects
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Eyes
Causes eye burns. Causes severe eye burns.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough,
Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea
Synergistic effects
no data available
Additional Information
RTECS: AJ9800000

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
Harmful to aquatic life.
no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)
UN number: 3265 Class: 8 Packing group: I
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Trifluoroacetic anhydride)
Marine pollutant: No
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No

IMDG
UN number: 3265 Class: 8 Packing group: I EMS-No: F-A, S-B
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Trifluoroacetic anhydride)
Marine pollutant: No

IATA
UN number: 3265 Class: 8 Packing group: I
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Trifluoroacetic anhydride)