Trichloroacetic acid (Trichloroacetic acid) 50% pure

Perfect for TCA chemical peels

100 ml

The purest form of TCA available

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a crystalline solid or liquid solution. It is produced industrially by oxidizing trichloroacetaldehyde (chloral) or by reacting acetic or chloroacetic acid with calcium hypochlorite.

Trichloroacetic acid dissolves very well in water and in most organic solvents, especially in: acetone, benzene, methanol, ethyl ether and o-xylene.

Trichloroacetic acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and is also a substance that poses a threat to the aquatic environment, as it is very toxic to aquatic organisms.

• PACKAGING:  professional blue glass bottle + pipette

• CAPACITY:  100 ml

Technical Data:

• TRICHLORACETIC ACID / (English): Trichloroacetic acid solution

• Genre: Pure for Analysis

• Molecular formula: CCl3COOH

• Molar mass [g/mol]: 163.39

• EC number: 200-927-2

• CAS number: 76-03-9

• Chemical reagent for laboratory, analytical and teaching purposes.

Ingredients:  Pure Trichloroacetic Acid, Distilled Water

Due to its hazard to human health, trichloroacetic acid is classified as a skin corrosive/irritant (Cat. 1A) under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Trichloroacetic acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage and is also a hazardous substance to the aquatic environment, as it is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Hygienic standards for trichloroacetic acid in Poland have not yet been established. The Expert Team of the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Maximum Permissible Concentrations and Intensities of Agents Harmful to Health in the Workplace proposed adopting a concentration of 2 mg/m³ of trichloroacetic acid as the value of the maximum permissible concentration (OEL) of the compound and a concentration of 4 mg/m³ as the value of its maximum allowable momentary concentration (OELCh).

PRECAUTIONS:  If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; rinse mouth with water. Seek medical attention immediately. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and consult an ophthalmologist immediately. In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water. Immediately immerse contaminated clothing in water and rinse thoroughly.

STORAGE:  Store in a dry, dark and cool place, out of reach of small children.

ATTENTION !! THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A DRUG, THIS PRODUCT IS A CHEMICAL ANALYTICAL REAGENT FOR SYNTHESIS AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, MAY BE HARMFUL TO HEALTH, ANY OTHER USE OF THE CHEMICAL REAGENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

TCA Chemical Peeling

A TCA peel is a non-invasive chemical skin treatment used in cosmetic procedures to remove discoloration, scars, and wrinkles. These peels get their name from trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which is used to remove dead skin cells to reveal newer, smoother layers of skin beneath.

TCA peels belong to a group of skin treatments called chemical peels, which are used to exfoliate the skin using various strengths and combinations of non-toxic acidic ingredients.

Chemical peels range in strength from superficial to medium-strength to deep. TCA peels are considered strong, meaning they should only be used by a certified skincare professional. People who should avoid using a TCA peel include:

• Breastfeeding and pregnant women

• People with skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema or rosacea

• People with poorly healing scars or wounds

• People who have taken the anti-acne drug isotretinoin (Zenatane, Amnesteem, Claravis) should avoid chemical peels for some time after completing the treatment.

NOTE!!! To create professional cosmetic TCA, you need to add Pure Glycerol, preferably pharmaceutical grade, in precisely measured amounts to obtain the required TCA concentration.