Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 80
General Information
Version
6.15
Revision date
2025-11-28
Product name
Picric acid
CAS No.
88-89-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H206, H302, H311+H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H206
Fire, blast or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitising agent is reduced
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
Explosive with or without contact with air
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H206 Fire, blast or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitising agent is reduced. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 + H331 Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P212 Avoid heating under confinement or reduction of the desensitising agent. P230 Keep wetted with water. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P380 + P375 In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
Storage
P401 Store in accordance with local regulations. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Desensitised explosives : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity : Category 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Other hazards Explosive with or without contact with air.
