Picric Acid Aqueous Solution, Saturated

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Picric Acid Aqueous Solution, Saturated

Other Names

Synonyms

Product Number(s)

19552, 26853-07,EMS26853-07

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

Danger

Hazard Statement(s)

Not applicable

Precautionary Statement(s)

Not applicable

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not applicable

Ingestion

Not applicable

Eyes

Not applicable

Skin

Not applicable

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Other Information

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident. No special measures required

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.

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

Not required

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed
• No special measures required.
• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols

Conditions for safe storage

Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• 88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
• * PEL Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ Skin
• * REL Short-term value: 0.3 mg/m³
• Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ Skin
• * TLV Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³
• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Goggles recommended during refilling.

Skin protection

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer

Body protection

No further relevant information available

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Yellow liquid

Odour

Odourless

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

100 °C (212 °F)

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix

Specific Gravity of Density

1.005 g/cm³ (8.38673 lbs/gal) at 20 °C (68 °F)

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not flammable

Ignition Temperature

Product is not selfigniting. Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Water: 98.4 %
• VOC content: 0.00 %
• 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
• Solid content : 1.6%

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available

Chemical stability

No further relevant information available

Possibility of hazardous reactions

s No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available

Eye contact

No irritant effect

Skin contact

No irritant effect

Ingestion

No further relevant information available

Inhalation

No further relevant information available

Toxicity and irritation

• When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to
• our experience and the information provided to us.
• Harmful

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 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

Not applicable

Proper shipping name

Not applicable

Transport hazard class

Not applicable

Packing group

Not applicable

Environmental hazard

Not applicable

Special precautions for users

Not applicable

Additional information

Not applicable

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No further relevant information available

Other Information

• Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): 88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
• TSCA new (21st Century Act) (Substances not listed) 88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

26 February 2026

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.

References

No further relevant information available