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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: POLY PHOSPHORIC ACID

SECTION 1    :

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

Trade name

:

Super Phosphoric/ Polyphosphoric Acid
Chemical name  : Polyphosphoric Acid

SECTION 2   

 

COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS NO. : 7664-38-2
H S No.

:

2809 2002

UN Code

:

UN 1805


SECTION 3


 


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

:

Corrosive causes burns.


SECTION 4   


 


FIRST-AID MEASURES

General Advice

:

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing (Including Shoes)

Inhalation

:

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

Skin contact

:

On contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Eye contact

:

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

After swallowing

:

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

Suitable extinguishing media

:

Incase of Fire nearby: Dry Powder, Foam, Carbon dioxide( CO2)

Specific Methods : In case of Fire: remove exposed containers. Cool containers with water spray.

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters

:

Incase of Fire: wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and acid resistant clothing.


SECTION 6



ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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



HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

:

-

Technical measures/ Precautions

:

Storage & handling precautions applicable to products. Ensure appropriate exhaust & ventilation at Machinery.

Provide showers, eye baths.

Safe handling advice : Avoid splashing when handling.   Do not pour water onto the acid (Exothermic reaction)
Storage  :
Technical measures

: 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 :

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


SECTION 8



EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Protective Provisions : Ensure sufficient air exchange and/ or exhaust in working areas
Respiratory protection

:

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
Hand protection

:

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

Physical State : Liquid ( viscous)/Solid as per concentrations
Colour Colourless

Odour

:

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:

Formation of: Polyphosphoric Acid (Dehydration) At high temperature: Thermal decomposition giving corrosive products: Oxydes of Phosphorus
Further Information :

Hygroscopic product


SECTION 11


 


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

Chronic Effects

:

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

Additional toxicological Information

:

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



ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

       Data not yet available.

SECTION 13


 


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)

Recommendation

:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.


SECTION 14



TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number : UN 1805
Description of goods       : Polyphosphoric Acid
ADR/RID/IMOclass : 8
Packing group : III
Lable : 8
IATA : Class:   8


SECTION 15


 


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 27   Take Off Immediately All Contaminated Clothing.

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

U.S. Information :

This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting requirements

SECTION 16



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.





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