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Picric acid  

French name in the regulation: Acide picrique
CAS : 88-89-1
Synonyms: Trinitro-2,4,6 phénol

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,1 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer S
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Picric acid

Analysis:

Acide picrique

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - S228
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter 0.8µm, 37mm
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: This substance is not analyzed by our laboratories. It might be possible that the analysis be performed by another laboratory. Please contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method S228 : Picric acid, 1994.