SAFETY DATA SHEET
Picric Acid, Reagent, Crystal, ACS
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Picric Acid Powder
Other Names:
Picric Acid, Reagent, Crystal, ACS
Product Number(s):
19550, EMS19550
CAS Number:
88-89-1
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Sol. 2 H228 Flammable solid.
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Flam. Sol. 2 H228 Flammable solid.
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling: 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Flammable solid.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Flammable solid.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray for extinction.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
88-89-1
>50-≤100%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
0.1 mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Yellow solid
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
23hPa
Density
1.8g/cm³
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
121°C
Solubility
Soluble
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
150°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
300°C
Formula
C6H2(NO2) 3OH
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Not available.
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Toxic
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1344
Proper shipping name
1344 TRINITROPHENOL (PICRIC ACID), WETTED
Transport hazard class
Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, polymerizing substances and solid desensitised explosives.
Packing group
I
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, polymerizing substances and solid desensitised explosives.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 60
EMS Number: F-B,S-J
Stowage Category: E
Segregation Code:
SG7 Stow "away from" class 3
SG30 Stow "away from" SGG7-heavy metals and their salts.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 60
EMS Number: F-B,S-J
Stowage Category: E
Segregation Code:
SG7 Stow "away from" class 3
SG30 Stow "away from" SGG7-heavy metals and their salts.
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
Transport Category: 1
Tunnel restriction code: B
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 500g
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E4
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 1g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500g
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
Transport Category: 1
Tunnel restriction code: B
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 500g
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E4
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 1g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500g
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
All substances have the value S4, S6.
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
3 May 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.