- 87-66-1
- C6H6O3
- 126.11
- Not a DOT controlled material (United States). This material is not classified dangerous good according to international transportation regulations (ADR/RID-IMDG-ICAO/IATA).
DOT
UN-No UN2811
Proper Shipping Name Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
Technical Name Pyrogallol
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
Caution: *HYGROSCOPIC* *LIGHT SENSITIVE* - FOR MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, OR REPACKING
Test |
Specification |
DESCRIPTION |
WHITE TO OFF WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER IS ODORLESS AND BECOMES GRAYISH ON EXPOSURE TO AIR AND LIGHT |
MELTING POINT |
131-135 °C |
SOLUBILITY |
FREELY SOLUBLE IN WATER AND ALCOHOL THE AQUEOUS SOLUTION DARKENS ON EXPOSURE TO AIR QUITE RAPIDLY WHEN ALKALINE |