Picric Acid Standard

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(a) Classification of the hazardous product, namely the appropriate category or subcategory of the hazard class identified in Subparts 2 to 19 of Part 7 or Subparts 1 to 11 of Part 8, or a name that is its substantive equivalent, or for Subpart 20 of Part 7 and Subpart 12 of Part 8, the category of the hazard class or a description of the identified Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 1 Flammable Liquid Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 (b) Information elements referred to in section 3 of Annex 3 of the GHS and in paragraphs 3(1)(d) to (f) of these Regulations for each of those categories or subcategories. If the required information element is a symbol, either the name of the symbol or the symbol itself may be used

Hazard statements

class symbols Warning word Danger Highly flammable liquid and vapour Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes damage to organs

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use to extinguish.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to a suitable disposal site in accordance with local/national/international regulations. (c) Other hazards known to the supplier with respect to the hazardous product Physical hazards not otherwise classified None Known Health hazards not otherwise classified None Known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 1 product, namely the appropriate Flammable Liquid Category 2 category or subcategory of the hazard Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 3 class identified in Subparts 2 to 19 of Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 Part 7 or Subparts 1 to 11 of Part 8, or a name that is its substantive equivalent, or for Subpart 20 of Part 7 and Subpart 12 of Part 8, the category of the hazard class or a description of the identified hazard: (b) Information elements referred to in section 3 of Annex 3 of the GHS and in paragraphs 3(1)(d) to (f) of these Regulations for each of those categories or subcategories. If the required information element is a symbol, either the name of the symbol or the symbol itself may be used: GHS Hazard class symbols: Warning word: Danger Hazard statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin