Product name | Picric acid |
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Product number | - |
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Other names | Picronitric acid |
Identified uses | For industry use only. |
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Uses advised against | no data available |
Company | MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
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Address | Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China |
Telephone | +86(21)64956998 |
Fax | +86(21)54365166 |
Emergency phone number | +86-400-6021-666 |
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Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
Explosives, Division 1.1
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 3
Acute toxicity - Dermal, Category 3
Acute toxicity - Inhalation, Category 3
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statementsPictogram(s) | ![]() ![]() |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) | H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard H301 Toxic if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H331 Toxic if inhaled |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P230 Keep wetted with … P234 Keep only in original packaging. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/…. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
Response | P370+P372+P380+P373 In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… |
Storage | P401 Store in accordance with… P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... |
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3.Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 SubstancesChemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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Picric acid | Picric acid | 88-89-1 | none | 100% |
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaledFresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
In case of skin contactRinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
In case of eye contactRinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
If swallowedRinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayedExposure Routes: inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin; sensitization dermatitis; yellow-stained hair, skin; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), myalgia, anuria, polyuria; bitter taste, gastrointestinal disturbance; hepatitis, hematuria (blood in the urine), albuminuria, nephritis Target Organs: Eyes, skin, kidneys, liver, blood (NIOSH, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 113 [Flammable Solids - Toxic (Wet/Desensitized Explosive)]: Some are toxic and may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 113 [Flammable Solids - Toxic (Wet/Desensitized Explosive)]: Some are toxic and may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessaryImmediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Dinitrophenol and Related Compounds/
5.Fire-fighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing mediaThis chemical is a flammable solid. Use flooding quantities of water, applied from a distance More powerful than TNT, picric acid explodes above 572 deg F (300°C). Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or alcohol foam extinguishers ... If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Notify local health and fire officials and pollution control agencies. Containers may explode. From a secure, explosion-proof location, use water spray to cool exposed containers. If cooling streams are ineffective (venting sound increases in volume and pitch, tank discolors or shows any signs of deforming), withdraw immediately to a secure position ... The only respirators recommended for fire fighting are self-contained breathing apparatuses that have full facepieces and are operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemicalExcerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 METERS (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to Glossary section. (ERG, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 113 [Flammable Solids - Toxic (Wet/Desensitized Explosive)]: Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. DRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction or shock; treat as an explosive, refer to ERG Guide 112. Keep material wet with water or treat as an explosive, refer to ERG Guide 112. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. (ERG, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 113 [Flammable Solids - Toxic (Wet/Desensitized Explosive)]: Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. DRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction or shock; treat as an explosive, refer to ERG Guide 112. Keep material wet with water or treat as an explosive, refer to ERG Guide 112. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. (ERG, 2016)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fightersWear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresUse personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautionsRemove all ignition sources. Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning upSpill handling: evacuate persons not wearing protective equipment from area of spill or leak until clean-up is complete. Remove all ignition sources. Dampen spilled material with alcohol to avoid dust, then transfer material to a suitable container for eventual disposal. Collect powdered material in the the mose convenient and safe manner and deposit in sealed containers. Ventilate area after clean-up is complete. It may be necessary to contain and dispose of this chemical as a hazardous waste. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Contact your Department of Environmental Protection or your regional office of the federal EPA for specific recommendations.
7.Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handlingAvoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesFireproof. Cool. Substance should be kept wet. Separated from strong oxidants, metals and reducing agents. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.Store in an explosion-proof refrigerator away from oxidizers, reducing agents, and metals. Where possible, automatically pump liquid from drums or other storage containers. Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibited where this chemical is handled, used, or stored. Metal containers involving the transfer of 5 gallons or more of this chemical should be grounded and bonded. Drums must be equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuum bungs, and flame arresters. Use only non-sparking tools and equipment, especially when opening or closing containers of this chemical. Wherever this chemical is used, handled, manufactured, or stored, use explosion-proof electrical equipment and fittings.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters Occupational Exposure limit valuesRecommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 0.1 mg/cu m. 15 Min Short-Term Exposure Limit: 0.3 mg/cu m. Skin.
Biological limit valuesno data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controlsHandle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) Eye/face protectionSafety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protectionWear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protectionWear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazardsno data available
9.Physical and chemical propertiesPhysical state | Yellow Solid |
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Colour | Pale yellow crystals |
Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ freezing point | 122-123ºC |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 303.6ºC at 760 mmHg |
Flammability | Combustible SolidCombustible. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. See Notes. |
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | 133.9ºC |
Auto-ignition temperature | 300°C |
Decomposition temperature | 300°C |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
Solubility | 1 % (NIOSH, 2016) |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) | log Kow = 1.44 |
Vapour pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 195 °C) |
Density and/or relative density | 1.856 g/cm3 |
Relative vapour density | 7.9 (vs air) |
Particle characteristics | no data available |
no data available
10.2 Chemical stabilityVery unstable.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactionsFlammable solid.As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.PICRIC ACID, [DRY] undergoes vigorous reactions with both oxidizing or reducing agents. Apt to explode when shocked or exposed to heat. Very unstable. Readily forms salts on contact with many metals (including copper, lead, mercury, zinc, nickel, iron) that are more sensitive explosives than picric acid itself when subjected to heat, friction, or impact. Contact with concrete floors may form the friction-sensitive calcium picrate [Urbanski, 1964, vol. 1, p. 518]. Contact with metallic zinc or lead can cause detonation. Salts with ammonia, amines and complexes with hydrocarbons are less sensitive [Kirk-Othmer, 1965, vol. 8, p. 617]. Sufficiently pure samples of picric acid have the same order of stability as TNT [Chem. Eng. News, 1979, 57(41), p. 51]. Impure samples are less stable. Mixtures with aluminum and water will ignite after a delay period [Hajek, V. et al., Research, 1951, 4, p. 186].
10.4 Conditions to avoidno data available
10.5 Incompatible materialsAnhydrous material is shock-, friction-, and heat-sensitive. Highly unstable in crystalline form.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition productsAir or oxygen is not required for decomposition ... May explosively decompose from heat, shock, friction, or concussion.
11.Toxicological information Acute toxicity- Oral: LD50 Rat oral 200 mg/kg
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritationno data available
Respiratory or skin sensitizationno data available
Germ cell mutagenicityno data available
Carcinogenicityno data available
Reproductive toxicityno data available
STOT-single exposureno data available
STOT-repeated exposureno data available
Aspiration hazardno data available
12.Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity- Toxicity to fish: LC50 Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill) 193 mg/L/24 hr, static bioassay
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
AEROBIC: Mixed cultures of phenol adapted microorganisms exhibited little or no oxygen uptake in the presence of picric acid(2,3), suggesting that picric acid is resistant to degradation under aerobic conditions. It is reported that nitrophenols can inhibit aerobic microbial growth by uncoupling the metabolic process of oxidative phosphorylation(1). Based upon information pertaining to 2,4-dinitrophenol, possible biotransformation processes of picric acid are: reduction of the nitro group, hydroxylation of the aromatic ring, and displacement of the nitro group by a hydroxyl group(4). Picric acid, present at 100 mg/L, reached 23% of its Theoretical BOD in 4 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 mg/L in the Japanese MITI test(5).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potentialBCF values of <0.24 and <2.2 were measured in carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed to 500 ug/L and 50 ug/L of picric acid, respectively, over a 6 week exposure period(1). According to a classification scheme(2), these BCF values suggest that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soilThe Koc of picric acid is estimated as 180(SRC), using a log Kow of 1.44(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that picric acid is expected to have moderate mobility in soil. The pKa of picric acid is 0.42(4), indicating that this compound will almost entirely exist in anion form in the environment and anions generally do not adsorb more strongly to soils containing organic carbon and clay than their neutral counterparts(5).
12.5 Other adverse effectsno data available
13.Disposal considerations 13.1 Disposal methods ProductThe material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packagingContainers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
14.Transport information 14.1 UN NumberADR/RID: UN1344 | IMDG: UN1344 | IATA: UN1344 |
ADR/RID: TRINITROPHENOL (PICRIC ACID), WETTED with not less than 30% water, by mass |
IMDG: TRINITROPHENOL (PICRIC ACID), WETTED with not less than 30% water, by mass |
IATA: TRINITROPHENOL (PICRIC ACID), WETTED with not less than 30% water, by mass |
ADR/RID: 4.1 | IMDG: 4.1 | IATA: 4.1 |
ADR/RID: I | IMDG: I | IATA: I |
ADR/RID: no | IMDG: no | IATA: no |
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Codeno data available
15.Regulatory information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in questionChemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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Picric acid | Picric acid | 88-89-1 | none |
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Listed. | ||
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. |
Creation Date | Aug 20, 2017 |
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Revision Date | Aug 20, 2017 |
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