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Search result for: picric acid*

Table showing details for picric acid*
Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
picric acid* 2,4,6-trinitrophenol trinitrophenol carbazotic acid	X - - - - - - -	4.1 DHS CW Hazardous Chemical	I	1344 88-89-1	Toxic if ingested, skin irritant; stains skin. Explosive when dry and compacted, especially in the presence of metals. Can be stored safely, if mixed with >30% water in a glass or plastic bottle with non-metal lid. Class I explosive when containing <30% water. Note: A crust of solid picric acid formed between the lid and bottle has exploded when the bottle was opened. BANNED CHEMICAL IN DET SCHOOLS. 5 See Appendix H for storage details prior to disposal.

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