National Toxicology Program

CASRN: 76-03-9

Related: DICHLOROACETIC ACID

Formula: C2-H-CL3-02

Synonyms/Common Names:

• TCA
• TRICHLORACETIC ACID
• TRICHLOROETHANOIC ACID

Known Uses:

MICROSCOPY DECALCIFIER, FIXATIVE, CAUTERIZING AGENT USED TO DISSOLVE KERATIN IN APHTHOUS STOMATITIS, INTERMEDIATE FOR HERBICIDES, ASTRINGENT, ANTISEPTIC (HSDB 1990). DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT FORMED BY THE CHLORINATION OF NATURAL ORGANIC MATTER

Nomination Background

Genetic Toxicology

• Salmonella  (A37135) Completed 
  •  Negative