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Material Safety Data Sheet
Effective Date: 20-SEP-2001
Product: ProPhyt
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I. IDENTIFICATION
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Chemical Name: Potassium Phosphite
Chemical Family: Phosphorous acid, salt
Formula: Not applicable, formulated mixture.
Synonyms: None
CAS Number: Not applicable, formulated mixture.
EPA Number: 42519-22-5905
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II. PHYSICAL DATA
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Boiling Point: 212 Degrees F.
Freezing Point: <32 Degrees F.
Spec Gravity: 1.46-1.47 gms/cc
Vapor Pressure: Same as Water
Vapor Density: Same as Water
Solubility: Miscible
Volatiles: Not applicable
Evaporation: Same as Water
Melting Point: Not applicable
Appearance: Transparent, blue liquid with no odor.
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III. INGREDIENTS
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Material CAS Number Percent TLV Hazard
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Dipotassium phosphite (CAS No. 50.00 Mild eye irritant
13492-26-7) and Monopotassium
Phosphite (CAS No. 13977-65-6)
Inert ingredients, including 50.00
water
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IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Flash Point: Non-combustible
Autoignition Temp: Not determined
Flammable Limit: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Non-combustible material. Use extinguishing
media for underlying cause of fire.
Special Fire Fight Proc: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing. Use
water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool.
Fire and Expl Hazard: Contact with oxidizing materials is hazardous.
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V. HEALTH HAZARD
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Carcinogen Information: Not currently listed.
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE
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Swallowing: Acute oral toxicity for this material has not
been determined. Similar materials have an
Acute Oral LD50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/kg.
Skin Absorption: Acute dermal toxicity for this material has
not been determined. Similar materials have
an Acute Dermal LD50 (rat) > 4,000 mg/kg.
Inhalation: Acute inhalation toxicity for this material
has not been determined. Similar materials
have an Acute Inhalation LC50 (rat) > 5.05
mg/l.
Skin contact: Not a skin irritant or skin sensitizer.
Eye Contact: Mildly irritating upon direct contact with
eyes.
Chronic Effects: No long term effects expected.
Other Hazard: None currently known.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
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Swallowing: Call a poison control center or doctor
immediately for treatment advice. Have the
person sip a glass of water, if able to
swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless
instructed to do so by the physician or poison
control center.
Skin: Immediately flush affected area with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a
poison control center or physician for
treatment advice.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and away from
exposure. If breathing is difficult or absent,
get immediate medical attention.
Eyes: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes,
holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses,
if present, after first 5 minutes then continue
rinsing. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
Notes to Physician: There is no specific antidote for this
material. Treatment of overexposure should be
directed towards control of the symptoms and
the clinical condition of the patient.
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VI. REACTIVITY
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Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible with oxidizing materials.
Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible with oxidizing materials.
Incompatibility material: Oxidizing materials.
Hazardous Combustion: None currently known.
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VI. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Spill or Leak Proc: Stop leak if possible. Contain product with an
inert diking material, such as clay or sand.
Vacuum up as much as possible. Place reclaimed
product in a closed and properly labeled
recovery drum. Store drum in a separate area
awaiting proper disposal. Flush residue with
water. Absorb and place in drum with other
material. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Waste Disposal Method: This material must be disposed of according to
Federal, State, or Local procedures under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
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VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiration: None normally required.
Ventilation: Local exhaust normally sufficient.
Gloves: Impervious gloves.
Eyes: Chemical workers' goggles.
Other: Long sleeve shirt and long pants, shoes plus
socks, eyewash station and emergency shower.
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IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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Special precaution: Keep out of reach of children. Do not store
with food, feed, or other material to be used
or consumed by humans or animals. Do not
contaminate water supplies, lakes, streams, or
ponds. Store in original container in a cool,
dry place. Separate from chlorates, nitrates
and other oxidizing materials.
Other precaution: Do not reuse empty containers. Triple rinse,
puncture and landfill empty containers, if
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allowed by local statutes.
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X. SHIPPING INFORMATION
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Shipping name: Not regulated by D.O.T.
Hazard Class: None
Identification No: None
Labels Required: None required
Placarding: None
Freight Class: Fungicides, N.O.I., Other than Poison (NMFC
Item 102120, Class 60)
Chemical Name Equivalent R.Q.
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Not applicable Not applicable
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XI. GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
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National Fire Protection Association Rating:
(Rating level: 4-Extreme, 3-High, 2-Moderate, 1-Slight, 0-Minimum
Health: 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 1
S.A.R.A. Title III Hazard Classification: (Yes/No)
Immediate (Acute) Health: Y Delayed (Chronic) Health: N
Sudden Release of pressure: N Fire: N
Reactive: N
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Helena Chemical Company believes that the data contained herein
is factual. This data is not to be taken as a warranty or
representation of legal responsibility. It is offered solely
for your consideration, investigation and verification.
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