BDNJN - PICRIC ACID

Product Identification

Product ID:PICRIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-246-6275
MSDS Number: BDNJN

Responsible Party
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC.
27447 PACIFIC STREET
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Contractor
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640 US

Telephone: 909-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Ingredients

PICRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 88-89-1

RTECS: TJ7877000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

OSHA PEL S, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSE IRRITATION.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN/EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.FOR
EYES:CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:302F/150C
Extinguishing Media:SOAK WITH WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE SOLID.THIS MATL CONTAINS >10%
WATER.PICRIC ACID BECOMES AN EXPLOSIVE WHEN WATER <10%.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME.KEEP
IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.KEEP WET.USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED. LD50=120MG/KG-RAT.FORMULA:2,4,6-(NO*2)*3C*6H*2OH

Chemical Properties

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:300C(EXPLO)
Vapor Density:7.9
Spec Gravity:1.76
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW,ODORLESS CRYSTALS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS,AMMONIA,BASES & CONCRETE;ESPECIALLY COPPER,LEAD,ZINC
Stability Condition to Avoid:EVAPORATION BELOW 10%

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN SUCH COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AS
ALCOHOLS,BENZENE,ETC.SPRAY THE SOLN INTO THE FURNACE W/AFTER BURNER
AND SCRUBBER IF LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.

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