Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe manner and deposit in sealed containers. Prior to working with 2,4-Dinitrophenol you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. Keep 2,4-Dinitrophenol wet or treat it as an explosive. Dried out material may explode if exposed to heat, flame or shock. Skin Contact Quickly remove contaminated clothing.
Breathing Remove the person from exposure.
Begin rescue breathing if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. Not intended to be copied and sold for commercial purposes. It is used mostly as an intermediate to make dyes, photochemicals, pest control agents, wood preservatives, and explosives. It may enter the environment from industrial discharges, spills, or possibly as a breakdown product of certain pesticides containing 2,4- Dinitrophenol moieties.