SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 80456 PICRIC ACID SOLUTION SATURATED AQUEOUS SOLUTION  -- 6810-00F017815
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:80456 PICRIC ACID SOLUTION SATURATED AQUEOUS SOLUTION
MSDS Date:08/01/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F017815
MSDS Number: CHMKC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name: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
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PICRIC ACID
CAS:88-89-1
RTECS #:TJ7875000
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM=IC (SKIN)

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 200 MG/KG
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/ABSORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE IRRITATING TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
    RESPIRATORY & SKIN REACTIONS. MAY  AFFECT THE BLOOD, KIDNEYS &
    LIVER. PICRID ACID: MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION DERMATITIS, DESTRUCTION
    OF RED BLOOD CELLS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DISCOLORATION OF SKIN. PICRID ACID:
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WEAKNESS, MUSCLE PAIN, KIDNEY PROBLEMS, BITTER
    TASTE, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE
    FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-ESPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED. MAY BE SHOCK-SENSITIVE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A
    BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA &
    WASH SITE AFTER MAT ERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. MATERIAL MUST BE WET AT ALL TIMES.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON
    CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:YELLOW POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, REDUCING AGENTS, HEAVY METALS,
    HEAVY METAL SALTS, AMMONIA
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING, SHOCK, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME/FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
    SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL/DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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