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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Not combustible but forms flammable gas on contact with water or damp air. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. NO contact with water.
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Carbon dioxide, dry sand, NO water.
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| EXPLOSION |
Risk of fire and explosion on contact with water or damp air.
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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| Inhalation |
Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Cough. Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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| Eyes |
Redness. Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Unconsciousness. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. EU Classification Symbol: F, T+, N R: 15/29-28-50 S: (1/2-)-22-43-45-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.3 UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1 UN Pack Group: I | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-43GWT2-I
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Fireproof. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Should be stored dry in sealed, polyethylene-lined drums. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: YELLOW TO GREEN CRYSTALS CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes including phosphorus oxides and phosphine, which increases fire hazard. Reacts with water, air moisture, violently with acids, producing phosphine causing fire and toxic hazard. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV not established. |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of powdered material or dust, and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. See Notes. | ||
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Melting point: >750°C Density: 2.1 g/cm³ Solubility in water: reaction |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
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Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. Do NOT take working clothes home. Detiaphos, Mag-disc, Magtoxin, and Phostoxin are trade names. Also consult ICSC 0694 Phosphine. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations