Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
45-70%
General Information
Revision date
2022-09-13
Product name
PICRIC ACID, REAGENT, CRYSTAL, ACS
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@emsdiasum.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H301, H311, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flammable solids 2 H228 Flammable solid. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity - dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Hazard statements
Flammable solid. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground / bond container and receiving equipment. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1) Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/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/hearing protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. 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. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 1 Fire = 1 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.
