PHOSPHORIC ACID | ICSC: 1008 (November 2016) |
Orthophosphoric acid |
CAS #: 7664-38-2 |
UN #: 3453 |
EC Number: 231-633-2 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers. | NO contact with incompatible materials: See Chemical Dangers | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact of the substance with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. Blisters. Serious skin burns. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer immediately for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. Severe burns. | Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burns in mouth and throat. Burning sensation behind the breastbone. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give nothing to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then wash away with plenty of water. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
May be corrosive to metalsCauses severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation See Notes Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. Well closed. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
PHOSPHORIC ACID | ICSC: 1008 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: H3O4P / H3PO4 |
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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TLV: 1 mg/m3, as TWA; 3 mg/m3 as STEL. MAK: (inhalable fraction): 2 mg/m3; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C. EU-OEL: 1 mg/m3 as TWA; 2 mg/m3 as STEL |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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UN number 1805 is used for phosphoric acid solutions. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. IARC considers mists of strong inorganic acid to be carcinogenic (group 1). However there is no information available on the carcinogenicity of other physical forms of this substance. Therefore no classification for carcinogenicity under GHS has been applied. NEVER pour water into this substance; when dissolving or diluting always add it slowly to the water. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: C; R: 34; S: (1/2)-26-45; Note: B |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Phosphoric acid (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 38a) PHOSPHORIC ACID (JECFA Evaluation) Phosphoric acid (UKPID)