MIDLAND FUMIGANT, INC.
1805 S. 2nd
Leavenworth, KS 66048
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: FUMIPHOS PELLETS
FUMIPHOS TABLETS
FUMIPHOS BAGS
Date of Issue: 05/01/89
Date of Last Revision: 12/96
Emergency Response Service Chem-Tel, Inc., 1-800-255-3924
Business Phone (913) 651-3900
Toll Free 1-800-332-3930
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
(Toxic chemicals reportable under #313 of the Emergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR
372 are asterisked below)
Common Name % OSHA/PEL
ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE 55-65
Chemical Name ACGI H
ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE .4 mg/CU M
C.A.S. # TLV
20859-73-8 N/A
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point or Range (deg F) Specific Gravity (Water=1):
>1800 N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): % Volatile by Volume:
Unknown 00
Vapor Density (Air=1) Evaporation Rate (n-BuAc=1)
Unknown Unknown
Solubility in Water Appearance and Odor: Gray
Reacts tablets, pellets, Gas released
has garlic-like odor. Bags
contain gray dust.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point
Not Det. Flammable limits in Air (LeL/UEL/% by Volume:) Not Det.
Extinguisher Media:
Dry chemical, dry sand, or soda ash
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Large fires. Evacuate the area and let fire burn. Remove container from fire only if it can be done without risk. Wear self-
contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Releases highly toxic fumes on exposure to moist air, water, or acids.
This information is to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the data compiled. However, no representation or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It relates to the specific material designated and may not be
valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. All liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use of this information is disclaimed. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy himself from other sources that this material
is suitable for his own particular use. This is neither a license under any applicable patents nor any assurance of freedom from claims under any pending or issued patent. All warranties against patent infringements are disclaimed.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA (See Section 9 Also)
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure Inhalation:
Aluminum phosphide reacts with moist air, water, acids and many other liquids to release hydrogen phosphide gas. Mild
exposure to phosphine gas causes feeling of sickness, ringing in the ears, fatigue, nausea and pressure in the chest. Moder-
ate poisoning may occur in a few hours to several days resulting in pulmonary edema and may lead to dizziness, cyanosis,
unconsciousness and death. Phosphine affects the liver, kidneys, lungs, nervous system and circulatory system. SEE
NOTES IN SECTION 9.
Eyes:
Can cause irritation
Skin:
Causes skin irritation
Ingestion:
Extremely toxic by ingestion. See Emergency First Air below and Section 9.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
None known.
Listed as a Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen by:
None
Emergency First Aid:
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Keep warm and make sure person can breathe freely. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration by mouth-to-mouth or other means of resuscitation. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. SEE 鈥淣OTE TO PHYSICIAN鈥? IN SECTION 9 BELOW.
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. Get medical attention.
Skin: Brush or shake material off clothes and shoes in a well ventilated area. Allow clothes to aerate in a ventilated
area prior to laundering. Do not leave contaminated clothing in occupied and/or confined areas such as automo-
biles, vans, motel rooms, etc. Wash contaminated skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Ingestion: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching
back of throat with finger, or, if available, by administering syrup of ipecac. Do no induce vomiting or give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, eyes, skin and ingestions.
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable dry. Conditions to avoid: Water or moist air.
Incompatibility: Water, dilute mineral acids, dilute or concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Phosphine gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur. Conditions to Avoid: None known.
This information is to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the data compiled. However, no representation or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It relates to the specific material designated and may not be
valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. All liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use of this information is disclaimed. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy himself from other sources that this material
is suitable for his own particular use. This is neither a license under any applicable patents nor any assurance of freedom from claims under any pending or issued patent. All warranties against patent infringements are disclaimed.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Small Spill. Spill procedures begin in this section and continue with the
second line in the large spill section. Wear protective clothing (SEE SECTION 7). Return all intact aluminum flasks to
fiberboard cases or other packaging which has been suitably constructed or marked. If aluminum flasks have been punctured
or damaged so as to leak, the container may be temporarily repaired with aluminum tape or the product may be transferred
to a sound metal container which must be sealed and properly labeled. Transport the damaged containers to an
area suitable for pesticide storage for inspection. If spill is only a few minutes old, collect the product and return it
to the original flasks. CAUTION: These flasks may flash upon opening at some later time.
Large Spills:
Please see the Small Spill directions which continue below. If the age of the spill is unknown or if the product has been
contaminated with soil, debris, water, etc., gather the spillage and place it into a small open bucket having a capacity no larger
than about 1 gal. Do not add more than 1 flask of spilled material to the bucket. If on-site, where deactivation is not feasible,
buckets should be carried in open vehicles to a suitable area. Wet deactivation may then be performed as follows: Prepare a
solution of 4 cups of low sudsing detergent in 30 gal. water in a 30-gal. container. Wearing appropriate respiratory protection,
slowly pour spilled material into the solution. SEE FURTHER DIRECTIONS UNDER WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS.
Waste Disposal Methods:
Waste disposal methods follow this continuation of the spill procedures: Agitate the solution to thoroughly wet the material. Do
this in the open air. Do not put more than 2 cases of spilled material into 30 gal. of solution. Allow mixture to stand with
occasional stirring for 36 hours. Dispose of the resultant slurry, with or without decanting, at a sanitary landfill or other suitable
site approved by local authorities. Where permissible, this slurry may be poured into a storm sewer. Never place spilled
material in a closed container such as a dumpster, sealed drum, plastic bag, etc., since flammable concentrations and a flash
of hydrogen phosphide gas are likely to develop. The EPA has determined that proper disposal of aluminum phosphide causes
no unreasonable effects to the environment.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection:
If TLV of 0.3 ppm of hydrogen phosphide gas is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved, full-faced gas mask - hydrogen
phosphide canister combination may be used to levels up to 15 ppm. Above this level, a NIOSH/MSHA approved, self-
contained breathing apparatus must be used.
Ventilation:
Ventilate via mechanical methods (general or local exhaust) to maintain exposure below TLV(s).
Protective Gloves:
Wear tightly woven cotton gloves.
Eye Protection:
Dust goggles with side shields.
Other Protective Equipment:
As necessary to prevent exposure.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for Handling and Storage:
Store under lock and key in a dry, well-ventilated area away from heat. Post as a pesticide storage area. Do not contami-
nate water, food or feed by storing pesticides in the same areas used to store these commodities. Do not store in buildings
where humans or domestic animals reside. Keep out of reach of children. Product is supplied in gas tight, resealable
aluminum flasks. Do not expose product to atmospheric moisture any longer than is necessary and seal tightly before
returning opened flasks to storage.
This information is to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the data compiled. However, no representation or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It relates to the specific material designated and may not be
valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. All liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use of this information is disclaimed. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy himself from other sources that this material
is suitable for his own particular use. This is neither a license under any applicable patents nor any assurance of freedom from claims under any pending or issued patent. All warranties against patent infringements are disclaimed.
SPECIAL NOTES
Additional symptoms of inhalation exposure: Can cause hyperemia, small perivascular brain hemorrhages and brain
edema. Phosphine poisoning may result in pulmonary edema; liver elevated serum GOT, LDH and alkaline phosphatase,
reduced prothrombin, hemorrhage, and jaundice; and kidney hematuria and anuria. Pathology is characteristic of hy-
poxia. Frequent exposure to concentrations above permissible levels over a period of days or weeks may cause
poisoning. NOT TO PHYSICIAN: Treatment is symptomatic. The following measures are suggested for use by
the physician in accordance with his own judgement: (1) Give complete rest for 1-2 days, keeping patient quiet
and warm. (2) Should patient suffer from vomiting or increased blood sugar, appropriate solutions should be
administered. Treatment with oxygen breathing equipment and the administration of cardiac and circulatory
stimulants is recommended. In cases of severe poisoning, (Intensive Care Unit recommended): (1) Where
pulmonary edema is observed, steroid therapy should be considered and close medical supervision is recommended and
blood transfusions may be necessary; (2) In case of manifest pulmonary edema, venesection should be performed under
vein pressure control; Heart glycosides (I.V.) (in case of hemoconcentration, venesection may result in shock); On progres-
sive edema of the lungs, immediate intubation with a constant removal of edema fluid and oxygen over-pressure respiration,
as well as any measures required for shock treatment; In case of kidney failure extracorporeal hemodialysis is necessary;
No specific antidote is known; (3) Mention is made here of suicidal attempts by taking solid phosphide by mouth. After
swallowing, empty stomach by vomiting, flush stomach with diluted potassium permaganate solution of magnesium perox-
ide until flushing ceases to smell of carbide. Thereafter, apply carbomedicinalis. THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SHOULD ADDRESS THE REACTION MATERIAL HYDROGEN PHOSPHIDE GAS. IF YOU DO NOT FIND THIS, NOTIFY
MIDLAND FUMIGANT, INC. 1-800-332-3930 or KS (913) 651-3900.
This information is to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the data compiled. However, no representation or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It relates to the specific material designated and may not be
valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. All liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use of this information is disclaimed. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy himself from other sources that this material
is suitable for his own particular use. This is neither a license under any applicable patents nor any assurance of freedom from claims under any pending or issued patent. All warranties against patent infringements are disclaimed.
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