SANDOZ CHEMICALS CORP -- PICRIC ACID-P  -- 6810-00-246-6275
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PICRIC ACID-P
MSDS Date:09/04/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-246-6275
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SANDOZ CHEMICALS CORP
Address:4000 MONROE ROAD
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28205
Country:US
Info Phone Num:SAME
Emergency Phone Num:704-827-9651
CAGE:1Y044
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CLARIANT CORP
Address:4000 MONROE RD
Box:City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28205
Country:US
Phone:908-429-3562
CAGE:1Y044

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

Ingred Name:PICRIC ACID
CAS:88-89-1
RTECS #:TJ7875000
Fraction by Wt: 85%
Other REC Limits:AS ABOVE
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM SKIN, PEL
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM SKIN, PEL

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 15%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LDLO 120 MG/KG ORL-RABBIT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN DISEASE, SYSTEMIC POISONING IS
    RARE, SKIN IRRITANT IN SOLID FORM.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:MODERATE-SEVERE IRRITATION,BURNS POSSIBLE.
    SKIN:IRRITATION,YELLOW DISCOLORATION,SENSITIZATION,DERMATITIS.
    INHALATION; INGESTION:NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,DARK
    URINE,ANEMIA,SUPPRESSED KIDNEY FUNCTIO N,MUSCLE PAIN,BITTER
    TASTE,NEPHRITIS,GASTROENTERITIS,STUPOR,COMA,DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN

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

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY ALL EXPOSURES & TRY TO DETERMINE
    DOSAGE! EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/COOL WATER. SKIN:WASH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ART RESP AS REQUIRED.
    INGESTION:DO  NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS,GIVEACTIVATED
    CHARCOAL SLURRY,EGG WHITE IN WATER. PREPARE TO TRANSPORT TO
    EMERGENCY ROOM FOR GASTRIC LAVAGE.

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

Flash Point:572F EXPLODES
Extinguishing Media:WATER FLOOD
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHT FROM EXPL-RESISTANT LOCATION.
    EVACUATE AREA IF FIRE IS ADVANCED OR MASSIVE. COOL EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS W/WATER. USE SCBA PP MODE BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DRY PICRIC ACID IS HIGHLY
    EXPLOSIVE.REACTS W/ALKALINE MATERIALS, PLASTER, CONCRETE, TO FORM
    EXPL MATLS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS ONE POUND OR LESS:FLUSH TO SEWER. LARGE
    SPILLS:COVER W/WET SAND,COLLECT INTO PLASTIC BAG(W/NON-SPARKING
    SHOVEL) LINER IN FIBER DRUM. DO NOT USE METAL WASTE CONTAINERS!
    WASHDOWN RESIDUE TO SEWER . MAIN MOISTURE CONTENT IN WASTE ABOVE
    10%.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA.MAINTAIN 10% +
    WATER CONTENT.INVERT CONTAINERS REGULARLY TO DISTRIBUTE
    MOISTURE.USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.HANDLE BOTTLES CAREFULLY
Other Precautions:AVOID OXIDIZING-REDUCING
    AGENTS,METALS,ALKALAIS,PLASTER,CONCRETE,AMMONIA.PROTECT FROM SHOCKS
    & HIGH TEMPERATURES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DMFU RESPIRATOR FOR DUST, MIST, FUMES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED, GENERAL MECHANICAL ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON & BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE-SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE OR
    INGEST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SANDOZ PRODUCT NUMBER IS 3-7310-4-100

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:572F EXPLOD
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:252F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:572F EXPLOD
Vapor Pres:1(@ 383F)
Vapor Density:7.9
Spec Gravity:1.763
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:LEMON-YELLOW ODORLESS CRYSTALS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:10-15

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
HEAVY METALS: COPPER,ZINC,LEAD,IRON.
    HYDROXIDES,CARBONATES,PLASTER,CONCRETE,AMMONIA,AMINES;OXIDIZING,RED
    UC AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT, WATER CONTENT BELOW 10%
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON, NITROGEN OXIDES. TOXIC &
    IRRITATING GASES AND DENSE SMOKE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM IF POSSIBLE. CHEMICAL TREATMENT OR
    INCINERATION CLOSELY CONTROLLED IAW ALL LAWS & REGS.

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