Material Safety Data Sheet
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Identification
Product Name: Nutrifos 庐 100 Phosphate Blend
Reference Number: AST10083
Date: April 20, 2006
Use of the substance or preparation
Food Ingredient
Company/Undertaking Identification
ICL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LP
622 Emerson Road - Suite 500
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Emergency telephone
In USA call CHEMTREC: 1 800 424 9300
In Canada call CANUTEC: 1 613 996 6666
General Information: 1 800 244 6169 (Worldwide)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition
Substance CAS No. EINECS No. Risk Phrase
Tetrapotassium Pyrophoshate 7778-53-2 231-907-4 None
Potassium Tripolyphosphate 13845-36-8 237-574-9 None
Monopotassium Phosphate 7778-77-0 231-913-4 None
Dipotassium Phosphate 7758-11-4 231-834-5 None
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance/preparation
EC Classification None
Safety Phrase None
Human Health Effects
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin contact and inhalation
EYE CONTACT: No more than slightly irritating based on toxicity studies of components. The
dry powder may cause foreign body irritation in some individuals.
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SKIN CONTACT: No more than slightly toxic or slightly irritating based on toxicity studies of
components. Prolonged contact with the dry powder may cause drying or chapping of the skin.
INHALATION: Inhalation of the dust may cause coughing and sneezing.
INGESTION: Is not toxic if swallowed based on toxicity studies of components. No significant
adverse health effects are expected to develop if only small amounts (less than a mouthful) are
swallowed. Large doses may cause nausea, vomiting an diarrhea.
Refer to Section 11 for toxicological information.
Environmental Effects
This material is not expected to product any significant adverse environmental effects when
recommended use instructions are followed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Eye contact
Immediate first aid is not likely to be required. However, this material can be removed with water.
Remove material from eyes, skin and clothing. Wash heavily contaminated clothing before
reuse.
Skin contact
Immediate first aid is not likely to be required. However, this material can be removed with water.
Remove material from eyes, skin and clothing. Wash heavily contaminated clothing before
reuse.
Inhalation
Immediate first aid is not likely to be required. However, if symptoms occur, remove to fresh air.
Ingestion
Immediate first aid is not likely to be required. A physician or Poison Control Center can be
contacted for advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Non-combustible
No special requirement.
To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam
Unsuitable extinguishable media
Non-combustible
No special requirement.
Exposure hazards
No special considerations.
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Protective equipment
As a general precaution, firefighters and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Avoid unnecessary exposure and remove all material from eyes, skin and clothing.
Environmental precautions
Small quantities: See below
Large quantities: See below
Method for cleaning up
In case of spill, sweep, scoop or vacuum and remove. Flush residual spill area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. These practices include
avoiding unnecessary exposure and removal of material from eyes, skin and clothing.
Engineering measures
Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure. The use of local mechanical
exhaust ventilation is preferred at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Consult National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 91 for design of exhaust systems.
Storage
Store in cool, dry place to maintain product performance. Emptied container retains product
residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned, or destroyed.
The reuse of this material鈥檚 container for non-industrial purposes is prohibited and any reuse
must be in consideration of the date provided in the MSDS.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure limit
ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 (inhalable) 8-hr TWA, 3 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA
OSHA PEL 15 mg/m3 (total dust) 8-hr TWA, 5 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA
OSHA and ACGIH have not established specific exposure limits for this material. However,
OSHA and ACGIH have established limits for particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR) and
particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC) which are the least stringent exposure limits
applicable to dusts.
Components referred to herein may be regulated by specific Canadian provincial legislation.
Please refer to exposure limits legislated for the province in which the substance will be used.
Respiratory protection
Avoid breathing dust. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment when
airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below). Consult the respirator manufacturer to
determine appropriate type equipment for a given application. Observe respirator use limitations
specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer. Respiratory protection programs must comply
with 29 C.F.R. 1910.134 and or European Standard EN149.
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Hand/Skin protection
Although this product does not present a significant skin concern, minimize skin contamination by
following good industrial practice. Wearing protective gloves is recommended. Wash hands and
contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
Eye protection
This product does not cause significant eye irritation or eye toxicity requiring special protection.
Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General Information
Form: powder or granules
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH: (as a 1% solution @ 25 C): 8.8-9.2
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Bulk Density: 0.97 g/cc
NOTE: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from
sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any
specific lot or as specifications for the product.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Product is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling.
Conditions to avoid
None known.
Materials to avoid
None known.
Hazardous decomposition
None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Laboratory data
ICL Performance Products LP has not conducted toxicity studies with this material and no data
was found in a reasonably extensive search of the literature. However, data on the major
component(s) are given below:
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
Oral - rat LD50: 2,980 mg/kg; slightly toxic
Dermal - rabbit LD50: > 7,940 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Eye Irritation - rabbit: 11.1/110.0; moderately irritating
Skin Irritation - rabbit: 0.5/8.0 (24-hr. exposure); practically nonirritating
Following repeated exposure (13-weeks) to this product in their food, kidney damage with
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changes in body weight, food consumption, clinical parameters and organ weights were reported
at high-dose levels in rats.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate
Eye Irritation - rabbit: mildly irritating (unwashed eyes)
Eye Irritation - rabbit: nonirritating (washed eyes)
Monopotassium Phosphate
Oral - rat LD50: 7,100 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Dermal - rabbit LD50: > 7,940 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Eye Irritation - rabbit: 10.0/110.0 avg. max.; slightly irritating
Skin Irritation - rabbit: 0.0/8.0 avg. max.; nonirritating
No birth defects were reported in mice and rats given this material during pregnancy.
Dipotassium Phosphate
Oral - female rat LD50: 4,750 mg/kg; slightly toxic
Oral - male rat LD50: 8,100 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Dermal - rabbit LD50: > 5,000 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Eye Irritation - rabbit (24-hr. exp.): minimally irritating
Skin Irritation - rabbit (24-hr. exp.): 1.9/8.0; slightly irritating
Skin Irritation - rabbit (4-hr. exp.): slightly irritating
Dogs given this material in their diet or by oral administration for a period up to 38 weeks showed
kidney effects and/or damage and blood changes.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental toxicity
ICL Performance Products LP has not conducted environmental toxicity studies with this product
Environmental fate
Inorganic compounds in contact with the soil, sub-surface or surface waters may be taken up by
plants and utilized as essential nutrients. Phosphates may also form precipitates, usually with
calcium or magnesium. The resultant compounds are insoluble in water and become a part of the
soil or sediment. The term biodegradability, as such, is not applicable to inorganic compounds.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
European waste catalog number
Unknown
Disposal Considerations
This material when discarded is not a hazardous waste as that term is defined by the Resource,
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 40 CFR 261. Dry material may be landfilled or recycled
in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Consult your attorney or appropriate
regulatory officials for information on such disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations
to properly classify your shipment for transportation.
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Road/Rail, Sea and Air
IMDG/UN Not regulated.
ICAO/IATA Not regulated.
RID/ADR Not regulated.
Canadian TDG Not regulated.
US DOT Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Label
Hazard symbol: none
Chemical Inventory
USA TSCA: Listed
Canada DSL: Listed
EC: Listed
Other information
WHMIS Classification Not Controlled
SARA Hazard Notification
Hazard Categories Under Title III Rules (40 CFR 370): Not applicable
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not applicable
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Not applicable
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Not applicable
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian
Controlled Products Regulation and the MSDS contain all the information required by the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulation.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Health Fire Reactivity Additional Information
Suggested NFPA Rating 0 0 0
Suggested HMIS Rating 0 0 0 E
E = safety glasses, gloves, dust
respirator
Reason for revision: Revised section 1. Supersedes MSDS dated: November 1, 2005
Drafted in accordance with ECC Dir 2001/58/EC
Nutrifos庐 is a registered trademark of ICL Performance Products LP
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