RED
PICRIC ACID
Supplier Name
Address
Phone
Emergency
Ingredients
ACE CHEMICAL COMPANY
119A Mooringe Ave, Camden Park, SA, Australia, 5038
(08) 8376 0844
0438 760 844
2,4,6-TRINITROPHENOL (PICRIC ACID) (100%); ADDITIVE(S) (Remainder)
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
DANGER
Flammable solid. | Toxic if swallowed. | Toxic in contact with skin. | Toxic if inhaled. |
Explosive when dry
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. • Ground and bond container and
receiving equipment. • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. •
Wash thoroughly after handling. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. •
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. • IF INHALED:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. • Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. • Specific treatment is
advised - see first aid instructions. • Rinse mouth. • Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. • In case of
fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Shipping Name
UN number
Packing Group
TRINITROPHENOL, WETTED with not less than 30% water, by mass
1344
DG division
I
Subsidiary Risk
4.1 (Flammable solid)
None allocated
FIRST AID
Eye
Inhalation
Skin
Ingestion
Poison Schedule
If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by
a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. To protect rescuer, use an Air-line respirator where an inhalation risk
exists. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
If on skin, remove any contaminated clothing, wash thoroughly with soap and water, then methylated spirit if
available. Contact the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
S6-Substances with a moderate potential for causing harm which can be reduced with strong warnings and
safety directions on labels.
FLAMMABILITY
SAFETY SUMMARY REPORT
Flammability
Flash Point
Lower Explosion Limit
COMBUSTIBLE
150°C
NOT AVAILABLE
Hazchem Code
Autoignition Temperature
Upper Explosion Limit
1W
300°C
NOT AVAILABLE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Refer to Full Report for details
Normal Use
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Licensed to: UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES | This report was compiled based on the SDS dated 30-Nov-2019
Reviewed 11-Sep-2020 Printed 23-Mar-2023
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