Material Safety Data Sheet
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Identification
Product Name: Nutrifos庐 B-Series
Reference Number: AST10026
Date: May 2, 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
Sodium Tripolyphosphate 7758-29-4 231-838-7 None
Sodium Hexametaphosphate 68915-31-1 272-808-3 None
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate 7722-88-5 231-767-1 None
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance/preparation
EC Classification None
Safety Phrase None
Human Health Effects
CAUTION!
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin contact and inhalation
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EYE CONTACT: No more than slightly irritating based on toxicity studies of the components.
The dry powder may cause foreign body irritation in some individuals.
SKIN CONTACT: No more than slightly toxic or slightly irritating based on toxicity studies of the
components. Prolonged contact with the dry powder may cause drying or chapping of the skin.
INHALATION: This product may cause coughing, chest tightness, runny nose, chest pain, and
burning throat based on the physical properties of TSPP.
INGESTION: No more than slightly toxic if swallowed based on studies of the components. No
significant adverse health effects are expected to develop if only small amounts (less than a
mouthful) are swallowed. Swallowing large amounts may cause abdominal discomfort and
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
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen.
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.
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Exposure hazards
No special considerations.
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 and place in containers If possible,
complete cleanup on a dry basis. After all practical dry clean up has been done, flush residual
spill area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
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.
Component:
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate which has the following airborne exposure guidelines:
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State Standard Limit
Australia Occupation Exposure Limit 5 mg/m3 8-hr. TWA
Belgium Occupation Exposure Limit 5 mg/m3 8-hr. TWA
Denmark Occupation Exposure Limit 5 mg/m3 8-hr. TWA
Finland Occupation Exposure Limit 5 mg/m3 8-hr. TWA, 3 mg/m3
France Occupation Exposure Limit VME 5 mg/m3
Norway Occupation Exposure Limit 5 mg/m3 8-hr. TWA
Switzerland Occupation Exposure Limit MAK - week 5 mg/m3
United Kingdom Occupation Exposure Limit 5 mg/m3 8-hr TWA
United States Occupation Exposure Limit 5 mg/m3 8-hr. TWA
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.
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, granules or glass plates
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH: Neutral to slightly basic (as a 1% solution @ 25 degrees C)
Melting point: STPP begins to melt incongruently @ 552 degrees C, completely melted
@ 622 degrees C; SHMP melts at 628 degrees C
Solubility in Water: Complete
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
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None known.
Hazardous decomposition
None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Laboratory data
The dry powder may cause foreign body irritation in some individuals. Excessive inhalation of
dust may be annoying and can mechanically impede respiration. The high alkalinity of
tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) may cause upper respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged
contact with the dry powder may cause drying or chapping of the skin.
This product has not been tested as a whole. Data from laboratory studies conducted by ICL
Performance Products LP and from the scientific literature with the components are summarized
below.
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Single-dose acute toxicity studies indicate that this material is practically nontoxic orally (rat) and
practically nontoxic after skin application (rabbit). It is slightly irritating to rabbit eyes and
nonirritating to rabbit skin.
Rats fed this material in their diet for two years exhibited decreased growth, increased
kidney/body weight ratios, and kidney changes. No birth defects were noted in rabbits given this
material orally during pregnancy. No effects were seen on the ability of male and female rats to
reproduce when fed this material for 3 successive generations. This material has generally
produced no genetic changes in a variety of standard tests using animals and animal or bacterial
cells. Genetic changes were reported in a standard test using yeast cells.
Sodium Trimetaphosphate
Single-dose acute toxicity studies indicate that this material is practically nontoxic orally (rat). It is
slightly irritating to rabbit eyes and nonirritating to rabbit skin.
Rats fed this material in their diet for one month showed decreased growth, increased kidney-to-
body weights and slight kidney changes. Rats fed this material for two years also showed
decreased weight gain, as well as blood changes and increased mortality. No increase in tumors
was reported. No adverse effects in reproductive capacity were reported in a multigeneration
study using rats fed this material.
The following components have been defined as hazardous chemicals under the criteria of the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Single-dose acute toxicity studies indicate that this material is practically nontoxic orally (rat) and
practically nontoxic after skin application (rabbit). It is slightly irritating to rabbit eyes and
nonirritating to rabbit skin.
Rats fed this material in their diet for one month showed decreased growth, increased kidney,
lung and spleen weight, and kidney damage. Rats fed this material for two years also showed
decreased weight gain, increased kidney weight, and kidney changes. No increase in tumors
was reported. No adverse effects in reproductive capacity were reported in a multigeneration
study using rats fed this material.
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Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
Oral - rat LD50: 3,770 mg/kg; slightly toxic
Dermal - rabbit LD50: > 7,940 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Eye Irritation - rabbit: 43.0/110.0; extremely irritating
Skin Irritation - rabbit (24-hr exp.): 0.0/8.0; non-irritating
Rats fed tetrasodium pyrophosphate in their diet for four months showed a reduced weight gain,
urinary changes, increased organ-to-body weight ratios, and slight kidney damage. No birth
defects were reports in rabbits, hamsters, mice or rats given this material orally during
pregnancy. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate produced no genetic changes in standard tests using
bacterial and yeast cells.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental toxicity
ICL Performance Products LP has not conducted environmental toxicity studies with this product,
and no data was retrieved in a search of the available scientific literature. Available data for
components suggest that this material would be practically nontoxic to invertebrates and fish
(LC50 or EC50 > 100 mg/L).
Environmental fate
ICL Performance Products LP has not conducted biodegradation studies with this product since
when dissolved / hydrolyzed in water it yields completely mineralized materials.
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.
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
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Canada DSL: Listed
EC: Listed
Other information
WHMIS Classification: D2(B) - Materials Causing Other toxic Effects
SARA Hazard Notification
Hazard Categories Under Title III Rules (40 CFR 370): Immediate
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): None
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Not listed
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 1 0 0
Suggested HMIS Rating 1 0 0 F
F = safety glasses, synthetic
apron, gloves, dust respirator
Reason for revision: Revised sections 11. Supersedes MSDS dated: April 20, 2006
Drafted in accordance with ECC Dir 2001/58/EC
Nutrifos庐 is a registered trademark of ICL Performance Products LP
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