General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-20
Product name
Nitroguanidine, 99%, Moistened With ca 25% Water
Product Synonyms
Picrite
CAS No.
556-88-7
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H206, H315, H319, H335
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
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fire, blast or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Avoid heating under confinement or reduction of the desensitizing agent Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep wetted with water Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Fire In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in accordance with local regulations
Disposal
Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word