===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:Z8260 PICRIC ACID
NIIN:00F030310
MSDS Number: BRXZT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-5832-S/800-231-8327-A
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-5832-S/800-231-8327-A
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:PICRIC ACID
IC=INTENDED CHANGES
CAS:88-89-1
RTECS #:TJ7875000
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM=IC (SKIN)
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. DUSTS CAUSES SENSITIZATION
DERMATITIS ON THE FACE & PROGRESS FROM E DEMA THROUGH THE FORMATION
OF PAPULES &VESICLES, TO ULTIMATE DESQUAMATION. SEE SUPP.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: WEAKNESS, MUSCLE PAIN,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION: BITTER TASTE, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, VOMITING & DIARRHEA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS WHILE
REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHEOS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIF FICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED
PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED. MAY BE SHOCK-SENSITIVE. FLAMMABLE SOLID.
EXPLOSIVE WHEN DRY.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA
& WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. EVACUATE AREA.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE. EXPLOSIVE WHEN DRY. RISK OF EXPLOSION BY SHOCK,
FRICTION, FIRE OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING OR BREATHING OF
DUST. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO SMOKING. SHELF LIFE IS
2 YEARS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPRORPIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. NO SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CON'T: INHALATION CAUSES UNCONSCIOUSNESS & KIDNEY PROBLEMS. INGESTION
OF HIGH DOSES CAUSES DESTRUCTION OF THE RED BLOOD CELLS & DAMAGE TO
THE KIDNEYS & LIVER W/BLOOD IN THE URINE. REFER TO ORIGINAL MS DS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REACTIVITY DATA.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:121-123C
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:7.9
Appearance and Odor:MOIST YELLOW POWDER
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, HEAVY METALS, HEAVY METAL SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, HEAT, SHOCK, FRICTION OR OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPT. BE
SURE TO MENTION THE NAME, CATALOG NUMBER & THE QUANTITY OF THE
MATERIAL. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS. UN2154, UN1344.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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