Safety Data Sheets / Picric Acid Powder, ACS Grade

Safety Data Sheet

Picric Acid Powder, ACS Grade

Version 1Last reviewed 29 November 2024Catalogue: 19550, EMS19550

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

Laboratory chemicals.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

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.

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

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.

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.
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

Mouth respiratory protective device.

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

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.

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

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.

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: 29 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.