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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Picric Acid
Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsPicric Acid, Phenol trinitrate, 2, 4, 6 trinitrophenol, Carbazotic AcidUN Number3364 (wetted > 10% water), 1344 (wetted > 30% water)Chemical Formula(NO2)3C6H2OHHazardsExplosivePPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBA. If involved in fire, treat as an explosive.Fire Fighting ConsiderationsTreat as explosive if involved in fire. If extinguishment is attempted, use flooding amounts of water. DecontaminationSoap and water with…See More
Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Picric Acid
Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Picric Acid Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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