Material Safety Data Sheet
Phosphorus Powder
ACC#
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Phosphorus Powder
Catalog Numbers:
S
Synonyms:
None
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
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Fair Lawn, NJ
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS#
Chemical Name
Percent
EINECS/ELINCS
-14-0
Phosphorus
100.0 231-768-7
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white to yellow powder.
Danger! May be fatal if swallowed. Corrosive.
Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. Causes eye and skin
burns. Flammable solid. May be fatal if inhaled. Pyrophoric.
Spontaneously flammable in air. May cause cardiac disturbances. May
cause liver damage. May cause blurred vision.
Target Organs: Liver, cardiovascular system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. Chronic exposure may lead to anemia, digestive
tract effects, brittleness of bones, and necrosis of the jaw.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Systemic effects include fluid intake, sweating, nausea, diarrhea,
cyanosis, heart and liver toxicity.
Inhalation:
May be fatal if inhaled. Causes severe irritation of upper
respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and
possible coma. May cause visual abnormalities.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure may lead to anemia, digestive tract effects,
brittleness of bones, and necrosis of the jaw.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep
eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
Material can spontaneously ignite (pyrophoric) when exposed to air
at normal or slightly elevated temperatures. Wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with
thermal decomposition products. If combustion occurs in a confined
space, it will cause asphyxiation.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only!
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: 30 deg C ( 86.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:None available
Upper: None available
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 1
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid generating dusty conditions. Flush down the spill with a large
amount of water. Cover with sand and place into a closed container
for disposal. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid
contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Do not get on
skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical
fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use process enclosure,
local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control
airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
ACGIH
NIOSH
OSHA - Final PELs
Phosphorus
none listed
0.1 mg/m3 TWA 5 mg/m3 IDLH
0.1 mg/m3 TWA
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Phosphorus:
0.1 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR .133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR .134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Powder
Appearance: white to yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @76.6 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 280 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:43.9 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.82
Molecular Formula:P
Molecular Weight:30.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable at normal temperatures in tightly closed containers under an
inert atmosphere.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reacts explosively with a large number of compounds and elements.
Please refer to NFPA 's Fire Protection guide to Hazardous Materials
for details. May explode on contact with oxidizing materials. Darkens
on exposure to light. Produces acrid fumes in air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of phosphorus.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# -14-0:
TH; TH
LD50/LC50:
CAS# -14-0:
Oral, mouse: LD50
= 11.5 mg/kg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 =
ug/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 =
105 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 11.5
mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 =
ug/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# -14-0:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
Not available.
Teratogenicity:
Not available.
Reproductive Effects:
Not available.
Mutagenicity:
Not available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information reported
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
No information reported.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Canada TDG
Shipping Name:
PHOSPHORUS, AMORPHOUS
No information available.
Hazard Class:
4.1
UN Number:
UN
Packing Group:
III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# -14-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# -14-0: Effective 4/12/93, Sunset 6/30/98
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# -14-0: 1 lb final RQ; 0.454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
CAS# -14-0: 100 lb TPQ (This material is a reactive solid. The TPQ
does not default to pounds for non-powder, non-molten, non-sol
vent form)
SARA Codes
CAS # -14-0: immediate, delayed, fire.
Section 313
This material contains Phosphorus
(CAS# -14-0, 100.0%),which is subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# -14-0 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# -14-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# -14-0 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases:
R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
R 26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 35 Causes severe burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with...
S 3 Keep in a cool place.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
S 5 Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by t
he manufacturer).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# -14-0: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# -14-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1A, E, B4.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# -14-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 4/17/
Revision #4 Date: 11/05/
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