LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1375 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST MAY IRRITATE EYES. SKIN IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:ABDOMINAL PAIN, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, CHILLS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF BREATHING STOPS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. INGESTION:
DON'T INDU CE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OFWATER OR MILK.
DON'T GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS/CONVULSING. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: GASTRIC LAVAGE W/5% SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION. (SEE
SUPP).
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM. DON'T USE WATER TO
FIGHT FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS &
STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/WATER MAY LIBERATE TOXIC &
FLAMMABLE PHOSPHINE GAS.
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING
RESPIRATOR. SWEEP UP OR SHOVEL INTO DOT-APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS.
KEEP OUT OF SEWERS, STORM DRAINS, SURFACE WATERS & SOIL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP BAGS OR FIBER DRUMS
DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Other Precautions:DON'T CUT, GRIND, WELD OR DRILL ON OR NEAR THIS
CONTAINER. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DON'T WEAR
CONTACT LENSES.
Respiratory Protection:DURING SPILL OR LEAK USE A FULL FACEPIECE OR A
HALF MASK AIR-PURIFYING CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR W/PARTICULATE FILTERS.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, SAFETY SHOES,
EYEWASH & SAFETY SHOWER, RUBBER APRON, RUBBER BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:420F
Vapor Pres:NEGIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:4.55 (BULK)
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:GREY CRYSTALS W/GARLIC LIKE ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETIC ANHYDRIDE, ELEMENTAL POTASSIUM, ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 212F, HEAT,
MOISTURE OR WATER OF KIND
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CONTACT W/ACIDS MAY LIBERATE TOXIC
PHOSPHINE
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT & MATERIALS USED
IN CLEAN-UP. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUES, GASES & MISTS.
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