MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

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Sodium picramate

1. CHEMICAL IDENTITY
Chemical Name : Sodium picramate
Chemical Classification: Toxic
Trade Name :
Synonyms: 2-Amino-4,6-dinitro-phenol monosodium salt, Sodium 2-amino-4,6dinitrophenoxide, Phenol 2-Amino-4,6-dinitro- monosodium salt
Formula :

CAS No: 831-52-7

C6H4N3NaO5

UN No: 0235 / 1349

Regulated Identification
Shipping Name : Sodium picramate, dry or wetted with wat Hazchem Code : 1W
Codes / Label : Class 1.3 / 4.1
Hazardous Waste ID No : 9
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
1

Sodium picramate

C.A.S. No.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

831-52-7

2
2. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL DATA
Boiling
Physical State: Solid
Pt. C:
Vapour Pressure
About 170
Melting
@ 35C mmHg:
Pt C:
Vapour
Density(Air =1):

Solubility in
water at 30C
g/100ml:

3
4
Appearance: A slurry of dark red
crystals
Odour: Faint

Soluble

Others: Soluble in alcohol,

benzene, ether,
aniline
pH : Neutral or alkaline

Specific Gravity (Water =1 ):

3. FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flammability :

Yes

TDG Flammability: 4.1

C.A.S. No.

LEL:

Flash Point C in OC:

UEL:

Flash Point C in CC:

Autoignition Temperature C :
Explosion sensitivity to impact: Dry chemical may explode if shocked.
Explosion sensitivity to static Electricity:
Hazardous Combustion Products : When decomposed, toxic gases and fumes (NOx, SOx)
are released.
Hazardous Polymerization :
Combustible Liquid: No
Flammable Material: Yes
Pyrophoric Material: No

Explosive Material: Yes

No
Oxidiser :
Organic Peroxide : No

Corrosive Material No
Others:

4. REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability : Stable
Incompatibility with : Oxidising materials
other material
Reactivity
: Can react with oxidising materials
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Hazardous
: NOx, Sox
Reaction Products
5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of entry: Inhalation, Skin & Eyes, Ingestion
Effects of Exposure / Symptoms:
Vapours are absorbed through the skin and respiratory tract. Over exposure produces marked
increase in metabolism and temperature, profuse sweating, nausea, vomiting, collapse, death.
May cause dermatitis, cataracts, weight loss and polyneuropathy.
Emergency Treatment :
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush with running water for
Skin:
at least 20 minutes.
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Eyes:
Ingestion: If the person is not unconscious, give him a glass or two of water and induce
vomiting. Seek immediate medical aid.
LD50 (oral-rat) mg/kg:

STEL:
Odour Threshold:

LC50 (rat) mg/kg:

Permissible
Exposure Limit:

TLV (ACGIH) :

NFPA Hazard
Health
Flammability Reactivity
Special
1
4
Signals
6. PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective : Impervious clothing, gloves, face-shields, dust-proof goggles
Equipment
Handling
: All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical
contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained
individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling
should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Storage
: Store the dry material in a permanent magazine. The wetted material
should be stored in a cool, dry location away from any ignition source.
Separate from oxidising materials.
Precautions
:
7. EMERGENCY / FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRE:
Fire Extinguishing Media : Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
Special Procedure
: If there is any fire in the vicinity of this chemical, use water to keep
the containers cool. Fight fire from an explosion resistant location.
Unusual Hazards

EXPOSURE: First Aid Measures:

Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush with running water for
Skin:
at least 20 minutes.
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Eyes:
Ingestion: If the person is not unconscious, give him a glass or two of water and induce
vomiting. Seek immediate medical aid.
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Antidotes / Dosages:
SPILLS :
Steps To Be Taken

: Dampen the spilled material with water and then collect in a container
for eventual disposal.
Waste Disposal Method:
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / REFERENCES
Sodium picramate, dry or containing less than 20% water is explosive, whereas if the chemical
contains 20% or more water, it is flammable. The chemical is generally used in the manufacture
of dye intermediate and in organic synthesis.
9. MANUFACTURERS / SUPPLIERS DATA
Contact person
NAME OF FIRM :
in Emergency :
MAILING ADDRESS :
TELEPHONE / TELEX NOS :
Local Bodies involved :
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :
Standard Packing :
OTHERS :
Trem Card Details / Ref :
10. DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this material data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation,
guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular
application or results to be obtained from them. It is up to the manufacturer/ seller to ensure that
the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the product
manufactured / handled or sold by him as the case may be. The Government makes no
warranties expressed or implied in the respect of the adequacy of this document for any
particular purpose.
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