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MSDS No: 11037
Date: 11/29/2000
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Supersedes: 08/14/2000
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ECO2FUME铮? Fumigant Gas
SYNONYMS: None
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Mixture of phosphine and carbon dioxide
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture
MOLECULAR WGT: Mixture
CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC., FIVE GARRET MOUNTAIN PLAZA, WEST PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07424,
USA
For Product Information call 1-800/652-6013. Outside the USA and Canada call 1-973/357-3193.
EMERGENCY PHONE: For emergency involving spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident call CHEMTREC:
1-800/424-9300. Outside the USA and Canada call 1-703/527-3887.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA REGULATED COMPONENTS
COMPONENT CAS. NO. % TWA/CEILING REFERENCE
Phosphine 007803-51-2 1.8-2.2 0.3 ppm OSHA/ACGIH
1 ppm STEL ACGIH
Carbon dioxide 000124-38-9 97.8-98.2 5,000 ppm OSHA/ACGIH
30,000 ppm STEL ACGIH
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless, compressed, gas; odor of garlic
STATEMENTS OF HAZARD:
DANGER! POISONOUS LIQUID AND GAS UNDER PRESSURE
MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED
CONTACT WITH LIQUIFIED MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
The acute 4-hour inhalation LC50 (rat) is estimated to be greater than 57 ppm (0.079 mg/L). This material
contains 鈭?98% of an asphyxiant gas (carbon dioxide) with 鈭?2% of a material which is acutely toxic by
inhalation (phosphine). Overexposure can cause nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of
consciousness, coma, and death. Based on the physical form of this material, overexposure by the oral or
dermal route is unlikely. However, direct contact with liquified carbon dioxide can cause frostbite
Refer to Section 11 for toxicology information on the OSHA regulated components of this product.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion is not an expected route of exposure for this product due to its physical form.
If on skin: May cause frostbite if contact is made with skin. Treat as thermal burn. Remove contaminated
clothing. Get medical attention immediately.
If in eyes: Never put oil or ointment into eyes without medical advice. In case of freezing or cryogenic burns by
rapidly evaporating liquid, rinse eyes with cool water. Do not rinse eyes with hot or even warm water. Remove
victim from source of contamination. Open eyelids wide to allow liquid to evaporate. In case of contact with gas,
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hold eyelids open and immediately wash continuously with cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention immediately.
If inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention immediately.
Notes to Physician: This product is a gaseous mixture of phosphine (not phosgene) and carbon dioxide. Mild
exposure by inhalation causes malaise, ringing of ears, fatigue, nausea and pressure in chest, which are
relieved by removal to fresh air. Moderate poisoning causes weakness, vomiting, pain just above stomach, chest
pain, diarrhea and difficulty breathing. Symptoms of severe poisoning may occur within a few hours or up to
several days, resulting in pulmonary edema and may lead to dizziness, cyanosis, unconsciousness and death.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
(% BY VOL): Non-flammable mixture
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: Not applicable
DECOMPOSITION TEMP: Not available
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
In case of fire, stop flow of gas if possible. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialist. For small fires use dry chemical or carbon
dioxide. For large fires use water spray, fog or alcohol foam to extinguish fires. Use water to keep
containers cool. Wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and full firefighting protective
clothing. See Section 8 (Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection) for special protective clothing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
All releases can produce high levels of gas. Where exposure level is not known, wear NIOSH recommended
positive pressure self-contained respirator. Where exposure level is known, wear NIOSH recommended
respirator suitable for level of exposure. Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing, including impervious
boots should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. Evacuate the area immediately. Stop leak if you can do it
without risk. Isolate area until gas has dispersed.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Do not breathe gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Keep cylinder tightly closed. Use with adequate
ventilation. Keep cylinder out of sun and away from heat. Keep cylinder in an upright position and protect from
falling. This gas deadens the sense of smell. Do not depend on odor to detect the presence of gas. Read and
follow Application Manual before using this product.
Cylinders should be stored in an assigned area which should be cool, dry, well ventilated and fire resistant. It is
recommended that both full and used cylinders be stored outdoors in a dedicated and properly designed and
labeled storage area, away from other building ventilation intakes. This area should be secured and locked and
have a well-drained, firm and level surface, preferably reinforced concrete. Cylinders must be stored in an
upright position and secured or protected from falling. Cylinders should never be stored where the temperature
will exceed 125F (52 C). The indoor storage of toxic gases is prohibited in some jurisdictions. The storage of
these gases in occupied spaces is not recommended. Indoor storage in a separate building with no other
occupancy is suitable. The building should be adequately ventilated and equipped with a continuous monitoring
and alarm system. Cylinders must be handled in accordance with industry standards for compressed gases.
Refer to the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Pamphlet P-1 "Safe Handling of Compressed Gases In
Containers" or the Cytec Industries Application Manual. Phosphine gas may react with certain metals and cause
corrosion, especially at higher temperatures and relative humidities. Metals such as copper, brass and other
copper alloys and precious metals are susceptible to corrosion. Small electric motors, smoke detectors, brass
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sprinkler heads, batteries, chargers, forklifts, sensors, communication devices, computers and other electronic
or electrical equipment should be protected or removed before fumigation.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
All direct exposure to this material must be prevented. Food, beverages, and tobacco products should not be
carried, stored, or consumed where this material is in use. Before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and
hands with soap and water. Prevent eye and skin contact. Wear the protective equipment specified below.
Prevent contamination of skin or clothing when removing protective equipment. Provide eyewash fountain and
safety shower in close proximity to points of potential exposure. Where exposures are below the PEL, no
respiratory protection is required. Where exposures exceed the PEL, use respirator recommended by NIOSH or
full protective suit with air supply appropriate for the material and level of exposure. See "GUIDE TO
INDUSTRIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION" (NIOSH). Respiratory protection must be available at the site of
application in case it is needed when applying the product. An adequate number of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with full facepiece and operated in pressure-demand mode must be available.
Additional protective equipment - Wear leather work gloves or leather faced cotton gloves when connecting or
disconnecting cylinders from dispensing equipment. Safety glasses should be worn when working with
pressurized equipment. Steel toed safety shoes are recommended for anyone handling compressed gas
cylinders. To prevent direct exposure, fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing is required. This includes
neoprene, butyl rubber or PVC gloves, Saranex coated Tyvek suit, rubber boots and an air-supplied respirator.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless, compressed, gas; odor of garlic
BOILING POINT: sublimes
MELTING POINT: sublimes
VAPOR PRESSURE: 47266 mm Hg @ 25 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY: 1.53 @ 25 C
% VOLATILE (BY WT): 100
pH: Not applicable
SATURATION IN AIR (% BY VOL): Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Copper, brass and other copper alloys, precious metals
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: oxides of phosphorus; oxides of carbon
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological information for the product is found under Section 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION. Toxicological
information on the OSHA regulated components of this product is as follows:
Phosphine has a 4-hour inhalation LC50 (rat) value of 57 ppm (0.079 mg/L). Inhalation overexposure is
characterized by severe pulmonary irritation, dyspnea, dizziness, lethargy, and stupor. Human evidence
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indicates that pulmonary irritation and pulmonary edema are the main toxic effects of phosphine inhalation.
Phosphine has also been shown to cause central nervous system depression and gastrointestinal irritation, as
well as, renal and hepatic toxicity. Acute inhalation overexposure to high concentrations of phosphine can be
fatal. In an in vivo cytogenetic study, rats exposed to phosphine via inhalation at concentrations of 0, 6.2 and 19
ppm were examined for chromasomal abberations in whole blood lymphocytes and bone marrow cells. A
significant increase in cells with chromasomal abberations were seen in male rats exposed to 19 ppm
phosphine. No increase in cells with chromasomal abberations were observed in the bone marrow of female
rats, nor in the whole blood lymphocytes of male or female rats.
Carbon dioxide, in a liquified or solid state, can cause frostbite and freeze burns with contact. Carbon dioxide
gas is an asphyxiant which depletes the amount of available oxygen in breathing air. Overexposure to carbon
dioxide a low levels can cause headache, nausea, weakness, confusion, and labored breathing. Overexposure
to higher concentrations can cause excitation, euphoria, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, coma,
and death. The 4-hour inhalation LC50 (rat) value is estimated to be >5,000 ppm.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No aquatic LC50, BOD, or COD data available.
OCTANOL/H2 O PARTITION COEF.: Not applicable
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The information on RCRA waste classification and disposal methodology provided below applies only to the
Cytec product, as supplied. If the material has been altered or contaminated, or it has exceeded its
recommended shelf life, the guidance may be inapplicable. Hazardous waste classification under federal
regulations (40 CFR Part 261 et seq) is dependent upon whether a material is a RCRA "listed hazardous waste"
or has any of the four RCRA "hazardous waste characteristics." Refer to 40 CFR Part 261.33 to determine if a
given material to be disposed of is a RCRA "listed hazardous waste"; information contained in Section 15 of this
MSDS is not intended to indicate if the product is a "listed hazardous waste." RCRA Hazardous Waste
Characteristics: There are four characteristics defined in 40 CFR Section 261.21-61.24: Ignitability, Corrosivity,
Reactivity, and Toxicity. To determine Ignitability, see Section 5 of this MSDS (flash point). For Corrosivity, see
Sections 9 and 14 (pH and DOT corrosivity). For Reactivity, see Section 10 (incompatible materials). For
Toxicity, see Section 2 (composition). Federal regulations are subject to change. State and local requirements,
which may differ from or be more stringent than the federal regulations, may also apply to the classification of
the material if it is to be disposed. Cytec encourages the recycle, recovery and reuse of materials, where
permitted, as an alternate to disposal as a waste. Cytec recommends that organic materials classified as RCRA
hazardous wastes be disposed of by thermal treatment or incineration at EPA approved facilities. Cytec has
provided the foregoing for information only; the person generating the waste is responsible for determining the
waste classification and disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT This section provides basic shipping classification information. Refer to appropriate
transportation regulations for specific requirements.
INFORMATION
D.O.T. IMO
SHIPPING INFORMATION SHIPPING INFORMATION
SHIPPING LIQUIFIED GAS, TOXIC, N.O.S. LIQUIFIED GAS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
NAME:
HAZARD CLASS/ DIVISION 2.3 2.3
PACKING -
GROUP:
UN NUMBER: UN3162 3162
IMDG PAGE: Not Applicable 2155-2
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D.O.T. Not Applicable
(PRODUCT REPORTABLE QUANTITY)
HAZARDOUS PHOSPHINE
SUBSTANCES: ( 5,000 lbs. )
TRANSPORT Poison Gas Poison Gas
LABEL
REQUIRED:
ICAO/IATA TRANSPORT CANADA
SHIPPING LIQUIFIED GAS, TOXIC, N.O.S. LIQUIFIED GAS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: 2.3 2.3
SUBSIDIARY - -
CLASS:
UN / ID 3162 1955
NUMBER:
PACKING - -
GROUP:
TRANSPORT Poison Gas Poison Gas
LABEL
REQUIRED:
PACKING INSTR: Not Applicable
PASSENGER
CARGO
MAX NET QTY: FORBIDDEN Not Applicable
PASSENGER
FORBIDDEN
CARGO
ADDITIONAL TRANSPORT INFORMATION
TECHNICAL (Contains phosphine)
NAME (N.O.S.):
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY INFORMATION
US TSCA: All components of this product are included on the TSCA Inventory in compliance with the
Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U. S. C. 2601 et. seq.
CANADA DSL: Components of this product have been reported to Environment Canada in accordance
with subsection 25 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and are included on the
Domestic Substances List.
EEC EINECS: All components of this product are included in the European Inventory of Existing
Chemical Substances (EINECS) in compliance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC and its
amendments.
OTHER The following components of this product may be subject to reporting requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL pursuant to Section 313 of CERCLA (40 CFR 372), Section 12(b) of TSCA, or may
INFORMATION be subject to release reporting requirements (40 CFR 307, 40 CFR 311, etc.) See
Section 13 for information on waste classification and waste disposal of this product.
COMPONENT CAS. NO. % TPQ(lbs) RQ(lbs) S313 TSCA 12B
Phosphine 007803-51-2 1.8-2.2 500 100 YES NO
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 311 OF SARA
ACUTE (Y) CHRONIC (N) FIRE (N) REACTIVE (N) PRESSURE (Y)
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HAZARD RATING (National Fire Protection Association)
FIRE: Materials that will not burn.
Fire
0 HEALTH: Materials that, under emergency conditions, can be lethal.
Health 4 2 Reactivity REACTIVITY: Materials that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated
鈥? temperatures and pressures.
Special
REASON FOR ISSUE:
Revised Sections 2 & 15
Randy Deskin, Ph.D., DABT
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