===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:PHOSPHORUS,RED
NIIN:00D000505
MSDS Number: BBCVJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:HUMMEL CHEMICAL COMP.INC.
Emergency Phone Num:201-754-1800
CAGE:8A933
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HUMMEL CHEMICAL COMP.INC.
CAGE:8A933
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:RED PHOSPHORUS(AMORPHOUS)
CAS:7723-14-0
RTECS #:TH3495000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
ACGIH TLV:UNSPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO EYES;OTHERWISE ESSENTIALLY
HARMLESS & NON-TOXIC UNLESS CONTAM BY HIGHLY TOXIC YELL.P.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER &
SOAP.CAUTION:AVOID BRUSHING-FRICTION COULD IGNITE MATERIAL ON SKIN
OR CLOTHING.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:395F
Extinguishing Media:SAND,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER SPRAY,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:AFTER EXTINGUISHING,PREVENT RE-IGNITION BY
EXCLUDING AIR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT CAN CAUSE REVERSION TO YELLOW
PHOSPHORUS WHICH IS TOXIC & SPONTANEOUSLY FLAMM W/AIR;TOX.P OXIDE
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH INERT FILLER(SAND,CLAY,ETC)SHOVEL &
SWEEP UP CAREFULLT FOR RECLAIM OR USE.REPEAT IF NECESSARY TO CLEAN
UP LAST TRACES OF SPILL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT
OR FIRE HAZARD.KEEP SEPARATED FROM OXIDIZERS & ALKALIES.HANDLE
CAREFULLY TO AVOID FRICTION OR DUSTING.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION SUFFICIENTLY.DO
NOT CO-LOAD WITH EXPLOSIVES,OXIDIZING MATERIALS,POISONS & CORROSIVE
MATERIALS.WEAR GLOVES & LARGE FACE SHIELD.EXPLODES W/OXID.AGENT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK,NUISANCE DUST
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST(GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION)IS PREFERRED
Protective Gloves:FIRE PROOF.
Eye Protection:CHEM.SAFETY SPECTACLES
Other Protective Equipment:FLARE PROOFED,FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RECOMM.FOR PERSONNEL
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS CLASS 2 OF MIL-P-211C.SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES(CONTD)AIR CAN BE EXCLUDED BY KEEPING WET OR COVERING
W/WET SANT OR FOAM,ETC;WEAR FLAME PROOFED FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:395F(IGNITE
Vapor Pres:UNK
Vapor Density:4.77
Spec Gravity:0.95
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED SOLID,PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CHLORATES,NITRATES,HALOGENS,STRONG ALK.HYDROXIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HEAT, SPARKS,FRICTION OR
MECHANICAL SHOCK
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AIR & H*2O LIBERATE PHOSPHORUS ACIDS &
TOXIC,FLAM.PHOSPHINE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVER 6 USE OR INCINERATE UNDER CAREFUL
SUPERVISION IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED TO HANDLE OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS AS
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS,ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE,FEDERAL & LOCAL
REGULATIONS,ALL IN ACCORD ANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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