Product ID:0276 PICRIC ACID
MSDS Date:10/11/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F000236
MSDS Number: BBGDY

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

PICRIC ACID

CAS: 88-89-1

RTECS: TJ7875000

Fraction By Weight: 80-90%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM=IC (SKIN)

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 10 - 15%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATING & DAMAGING TO
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES &/OR LUNGS. SKIN ABSORPTION: HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: DERMATITIS. INHALATION: KIDNEY &/OR LIVER
DAMAGE.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:150C/302F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM
FIRE AREA SAFELY. USE WATER TO KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT VIOLENTLY W/SHOCK, FRICTION OR
HEAT. DRY MATERIAL MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAME OR SHOCK.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SHUT OFF IGNITION
SOURCES, NO FLARES, SMOKING OR FLAMES IN AREA. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,
CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER. REMOVE
FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS OR FLAME.
STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED. KEEP WET.
Other Precautions:IF THE WATER CONTENT DECREASES BELOW <10%, PICRIC
ACID BECOMES AN EXPLOSIVE. AVOID CONDITIONS THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS
OF WATER. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, USE A
DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEED CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, USE A SCBA.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:122C/252F
Spec Gravity:1.77
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW, ODORLESS CRYSTALS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:10%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
MOST COMMON METALS, STRONG BASES, AMMONIA, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS,
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SHOCK, FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE SOLID. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:
D001, D002, D003 (IGNITABLE, CORROSIVE, REACTIVE).

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