Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MIST OR VAPOR MAY IRRITATE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: SEVERE IRRITATION TO MOUTH, THROAT,
ESOPHAGUS, & STOMACH. SKIN: IRRITATION. EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION,
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NECESSARY, GIVE OXYGEN OR
RESUSCITATE. INGESTION: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. IF VOMITING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP AIRWAY
CLEAR. GIVE P LENTY OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP &
WATER. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
FOOTWEAR. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG OR SPRAY, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
SCBA. KEEP CONTAINERS COOL TO PREVENT RUPTURE & RELEASE OF
MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEATING OF DRIED SALTS TO TEMPS >475F MAY
RELEASE TOXIC & SPONTANEOUSLY FLAMMABLE PHOSPHINE GAS.
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES/CLOTHING. WEAR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DON'T BREATHE MIST/VAPORS. CONTAIN/SOAK UP IN
SUITABLE ABSORBENT. SHOVEL UP INTO PLASTIC-LINED STEEL
CONTAINERS/COVER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
FROM ACIDS & OXIDIZERS. LOOSEN COVER CAUTIOUSLY WHEN OPENING.
Other Precautions:STORE ABOVE FREEZING TEMPERATURE.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN AIR
CONCENTRATION IS GREATER THAN THE TLV OR PEL. USE CARTRIDGE FILTER
FOR ALKALINE MIST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT COVERALLS, HAT, SHOES,
OR BOOTS, EMERGENCY EYE WASH & SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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