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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: POLY PHOSPHORIC ACID
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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |
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Trade name |
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Super Phosphoric/ Polyphosphoric Acid |
| Chemical name | : | Polyphosphoric Acid |
SECTION 2 |
COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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| CAS NO. | : | 7664-38-2 |
| H S No. |
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2809 2002 |
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UN Code |
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UN 1805 |
SECTION 3 |
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Most Important Hazards | : | Safety Information: Please read this sheet carefully. |
| Health Effects | : | Corrosive liquid causes burns. |
| Physical & Chemical Hazards | : | Forms flammable & Explosive hydrogen through corrosion of metals. At high temperature: Thermal decomposition giving corrosive products |
| Specific Hazards |
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Corrosive causes burns. |
SECTION 4 |
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FIRST-AID MEASURES |
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General Advice |
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Take off immediately all contaminated clothing (Including
Shoes) |
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Inhalation |
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Move to fresh air. If required, provide oxygen or artificial
respiration. Hospitalize. |
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Skin contact |
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On contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice. |
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Eye contact |
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Wash immediately & abundantly with water for at least
15 minutes. Consult an ophthalmologist immediately. |
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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. |
SECTION 5 |
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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Suitable extinguishing media |
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Incase of Fire nearby: Dry Powder, Foam, Carbon dioxide(
CO2) |
| Specific Methods | : |
In case of Fire: remove exposed containers. Cool containers with water spray. |
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Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters |
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Incase
of Fire: wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
and acid resistant clothing. |
SECTION 6 |
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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| Personal precaution | : | Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of hot vapours. |
| Environmental protection | : | 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 | : | Pump into an inert labeled emergency container. Clean up puddle of Product immediately. Dilute the puddles with water & recover it. |
| Neutralization | : | Dilute cautiously with water & then process. Neutralize with an alkaline carbonate or neutralize with slaked lime (Filter the salt obtained –neutralize the liquid) |
SECTION 7
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HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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Handling |
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Technical measures/ Precautions |
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Storage
& handling precautions applicable to products. Ensure
appropriate exhaust & ventilation at Machinery. |
| Safe handling advice | : | Avoid splashing when handling. Do not pour water onto the acid (Exothermic reaction) |
| Storage | : | |
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Technical measures |
: | Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. |
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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 |
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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 | : |
Metals: Ordinary Steel, Copper, Aluminum, (and alloys) |
SECTION 8 |
EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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| Protective Provisions | : | Ensure sufficient air exchange and/ or exhaust in working areas |
| Respiratory protection |
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In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment |
| Respiratory protection | : | In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment |
| Hand protection |
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Gloves |
| Eye protection | : | 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 | : |
Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of hot vapours. |
SECTION 9 |
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Physical State | : | Liquid ( viscous)/Solid as per concentrations |
| Colour | Colourless | |
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Odour |
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none |
| Specific gravity | : | Liquid (20 ° C) 1.84-2.06 depending upon concentration of Poly phosphoric acid. |
| Solubility in Water | : | at 20 ° C Completely soluble Formation of Ortho- phosphoric Acid. |
| Solvents | : | Soluble in Alcohols |
SECTION 10
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
| Conditions to avoid | : |
Store protected from moisture & heat |
| Materials to avoid | : | 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 | : |
Forms flammable & explosive hydrogen through corrosion
of metals at Temperatures above 200 ° C: |
| Further Information | : |
Hygroscopic product |
SECTION 11 |
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
| Acute toxicity | : | May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes and skin. |
| Inhalation | : | Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting |
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Chronic Effects |
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Target Organ(S): Liver, Blood,
Bone Marrow |
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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 |
SECTION 12
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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| Data not yet available. |
SECTION 13 |
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
| Disposal of the Product | : | 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 the liquid) |
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Recommendation |
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Disposal must be made according to official regulations. |
SECTION 14 |
TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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| UN number | : | UN 1805 |
| Description of goods | : | Polyphosphoric Acid |
| ADR/RID/IMOclass | : | 8 |
| Packing group | : | III |
| Lable | : | 8 |
| IATA | : |
Class: 8
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SECTION 15 |
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REGULATORY INFORMATION |
| European Information | : |
Corrosive R
34 Causes burns. S 26 In case
of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 Wear Suitable Protective Clothing, Gloves And
Eye/Face Protection. |
| U.S. Information |
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This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting requirements |
SECTION 16 |
OTHER INFORMATION
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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. |
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