SAFETY DATA SHEET
Picric acid saturated aqueous solution
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Picric acid saturated aqueous solution
Other Names:
Synonyms
Product Number(s):
19552, 26853-07,EMS26853-07
CAS Number:
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Mixture
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
Not applicable
Precautionary Statement(s)
Not applicable
Primary route(s) of entry
Not applicable
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not applicable
Ingestion:
Not applicable
Eyes:
Not applicable
Skin:
Not applicable
Environment
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
88-89-1
≤2.5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident. No special measures required
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed
No special measures required.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols
No special measures required.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
* PEL Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ Skin
* REL Short-term value: 0.3 mg/m³
Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ Skin
* TLV Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food
* PEL Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ Skin
* REL Short-term value: 0.3 mg/m³
Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ Skin
* TLV Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling.
Skin protection
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer
Body protection
No further relevant information available
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Yellow liquid
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix
Specific Gravity of Density
1.005 g/cm³ (8.38673 lbs/gal) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting. Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Formula
Solvent content:
Water: 98.4 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solid content : 1.6%
Water: 98.4 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solid content : 1.6%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
No further relevant information available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
s No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available
Eye contact
No irritant effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to
our experience and the information provided to us.
Harmful
our experience and the information provided to us.
Harmful
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste. Disposal must be made according to official regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Not applicable
Proper shipping name
Not applicable
Transport hazard class
Not applicable
Packing group
Not applicable
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Not applicable
Additional information
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No further relevant information available
Other Information
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): 88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
TSCA new (21st Century Act) (Substances not listed) 88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
TSCA new (21st Century Act) (Substances not listed) 88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
28 February 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
References
No further relevant information available
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