Picric Acid Powder, ACS Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Picric Acid Powder, ACS Grade

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

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

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.

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.

Primary route(s) of entry

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

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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.

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.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

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.

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.

Conditions for safe storage

• Store in a cool location.
• 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

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.

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.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

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.

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

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

28 November 2024

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.