Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
4.27
EC/CAS
88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
3.41
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
1.76
EC/CAS
8001-54-5
Name of the chemical
Benzalkonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compounds, alkylbenzyldimethyl, chlorides
Concentration
0.30
General Information
Revision date
2026-05-07
Product name
Picral Etching Solution in Denatured Ethanol (Reagent Alcohol)
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Ricca Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H311, H315, H317, H318, H360, H371
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Hazard categories
Category Hazard Precautionary Statements Statements Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 H302 P264,P270,P301+P312,P330,P501 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 3 H311 P280,P302+P352,P312,P321, P361+P364,P405,P501 Flammable Liquids Category 2 H225 P210,P233,P240,P241,P242,P243, P280,P303+P361+P353,P370+P378, P403+P235,P501 Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 2 H315 P264,P280,P302+P352,P321, P332+P313,P362+P364 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation Category 1 H318 P280,P305+P351+P338,P310 Skin Sensitization Category 1 H317 P261,P272,P280,P302+P352, P333+P313,P321,P362+P364,P501 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B H360 P201,P202,P280,P308+P313,P405, P501 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 2 H371 P260,P264,P270,P308+P311, P405,P501
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
NOTE: Hazard statements may be combined on labels to improve clarity and readability. Hazard Number H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 Harmful if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 Causes serious eye damage H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child H371 May cause damage to organs
Precautionary statements
NOTE: Precautionary statements may be combined or consolidated on labels to improve clarity and readability. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharge. P260 Do not breathe fumes or mist. P264 Wash hands, arms, and face thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P311 If exposed or concerned: Call a poison center or doctor. P330 Rinse mouth. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide to extinguish. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to suitable waste stream in accordance with local, state, federal, and international regulations.
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2.3 Other hazards
No other hazards identified. 2.4. Ingredients of Unknown Acute Toxicity 85.5 percent of this mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard Class Category Hazard