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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. See Notes. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. | |
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EXPOSURE | PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! | ||
Inhalation | Burning sensation. Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Use ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. Skin burns. Blisters. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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PACKAGING & LABELLING |
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. EC Classification Symbol: C; R: 34; S: (1/2)-26-45; Note: B UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III GHS Classification |
EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE |
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S1805. NFPA Code: H2; F0; R0. |
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Dry. |
IMPORTANT DATA | |
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
Occupational exposure limits |
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.
Inhalation risk
Effects of short-term exposure
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ENVIRONMENTAL DATA |
Decomposes at 213°C Melting point: 42°C Density: 1.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 4 |
NOTES |
NEVER pour water into this substance; when dissolving or diluting always add it slowly to the water. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Phosphoric acid (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 38a) PHOSPHORIC ACID (JECFA Evaluation) Phosphoric acid (UKPID)