CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

Trade name

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Phosphoric Acid

Chemical Name

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Phosphoric Acid

Synonyms

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Orthophosphoric Acid, Monophosphoric acid

SECTION 2   

COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS NO.

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7664-38-2

H S Code

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2809 20 01

UN Code

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UN 1805

SECTION 4   

FIRST-AID MEASURES

General Advice

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Take off immediately all contaminated clothing (Including Shoes)

Inhalation

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Move to fresh air. If required, provide oxygen or artificial respiration. Hospitalize.

Skin contact

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Wash immediately, abundantly & thoroughly with water. If possible rinse with bicarbonate solution.

Eye contact

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Wash immediately & abundantly with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult an ophthalmologist immediately.

After swallowing

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Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth and lips with plenty of water if the subject is conscious, then hospitalize immediately. Never give anything in mouth to an unconscious person.

SECTION 5

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing media

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Incase of Fire nearby use dry Powder, Foam, Carbon dioxide( CO₂) media

Special hazards

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Non-flammable product. Forms flammable and explosive hydrogen through corrosion of Metals. Temperature above 200 ⁰C: Formation of Polyphosphoric Acid (Dehydration) At High Temperature: Thermal decomposition giving corrosive products: Phosphorus Oxides.

Specific Methods

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In case of Fire: remove exposed containers.

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters

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SECTION 6

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection

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Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of hot vapours.

Environmental protection

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Do not allow material to be released to the environment. Do not let the product enter into drains. Contain by damming.

Methods for cleaning up 

:

-

Recovery

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Pump into an inert labeled emergency container.

Neutralization

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SECTION 7

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Technical measures/ Precautions

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Safe handling advice

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Avoid splashing when handling. Do not pour water

Storage

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Technical measures/ Storage information

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Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Storage information Store in well-insulated area. Store protected from moisture & heat.

Keep at temperature above 16 ⁰ C Provide a catch-tank & an impermeable corrosion resistant floor with

drainage to a neutralization tank within a bunked area.

Provide anti-corrosion electrical equipment.

Incompatible Products

:

Bases-Quicklime

Alcohols-Ketones-Amines

Water

Nitrates-Chlorates-Calcium Carbide

Metals-Finely divided metals

Combustible Material

:

-

Recommended

:

Stainless steel 316 L-Carbon Steel ( Vulcanized Rubber coated Steel)

Plastic Materials (Polyurethane) Small Quantities:

Glass protected by a fitted metallic covering

To be avoided

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Metals: Ordinary Steel, Copper, Aluminum, (and alloys)

SECTION 8

EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal Protectective Equipment

Respiratory protection   

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In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment

Hand protection

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Gloves

Eye protection

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Safety glasses / goggles. Face mask (in case of spattering)

Skin & body protection

Protective clothing

Non-skid boots (Butyl rubber-chlorinated polyethylene-Neoprene-Polyvinyl Chloride)

Specific hygienic Measures

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Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of hot vapours

SECTION 9

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colourless

Odour

:

none

Specific gravity

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Solubility in Water

:

at 20 ° C Completely soluble

Solvents

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Soluble in Alcohols

SECTION 10

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid

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Store protected from moisture & heat

Materials to avoid

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Bases, Quicklime: Exothermic reaction-Violent reaction

Alcohols- ketones -Amines: Exothermic reaction

Water: Very exothermic reaction & possibility of spitting

Nitrates-Chlorates – Calcium Carbide: Explosive reaction

(Flammability)

Metals – finely divided metals

Combustible materials: Overheating and ignition

Hazardous Decomposition products

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Not known

SECTION 11

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

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Inhalation

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Chronic Effects

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Target Organ(S): Liver, Blood, Bone Marrow

Additional toxicological information

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To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known. No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

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SECTION 12

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Phosphoric Acid is practically nontoxic to one species of fresh water fish. No toxicity data was available for other freshwater species.

SECTION 13

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal of the Product

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Recommendation :Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal. Dilute cautiously with water and then process. Neutralize with an alkaline carbonate or Neutralize with slaked lime (Filter the salt obtained- Neutralize theliquid)

Recommendation

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Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number

:

UN 1805

Description of goods

:

Phosphoric Acid

ADR/RID/IMOclass

:

8

Packing group

:

III

IATA Class

SECTION 15

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

European Information    

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Corrosive   

S 36/37/39 Wear Suitable Protective Clothing, Gloves And Eye/Face Protection. 

SECTION 16

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OTHER INFORMATION

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Star Chemicals (Bombay) Pvt Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.