MAGNESIUM PHOSPHIDE | ICSC: 0744 (March 1998) |
Trimagnesium diphosphide |
CAS #: 12057-74-8 |
UN #: 2011 |
EC Number: 235-023-7 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible but forms flammable gas on contact with water or damp air. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with water or damp air. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with water. | Use carbon dioxide, dry sand. NO water. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Cough. Dizziness. Lethargy. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Unconsciousness. Vomiting. Further see Inhalation. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Rest. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in sealed, polyethylene-lined drums. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
MAGNESIUM PHOSPHIDE | ICSC: 0744 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: Mg3P2 / Mg=P-Mg-P=Mg |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use. |
NOTES |
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Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. Do NOT take working clothes home. See ICSC 0694. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: F, T+, N; R: 15/29-28-50; S: (1/2)-22-43-45-61 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations