NILE CHEMICALS

meta-PHOSPHORIC ACID

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name : meta-Phosphoric acid Sticks

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008

Skin corrosion (Category 1B)

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

Causes burns.

Other hazards - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Synonyms : Metaphosphoric acid

Formula : HO3P

Molecular Weight : 79,98 g/mol

Metaphosphoric acid

Cas no 37267-86-0 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a

physician.

In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.

Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Environmental precautions  Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Conditions for safe storage Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator

type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.

Hand protectionThe selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the

standard EN 374 derived from it.  Handle with gloves.

Eye protection Face shield and safety glasses

Skin and body protection Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the

work place.

Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at

the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Form crystalline

Colour colourless

Safety data

pH 2 at 33 g/l

Melting point 200 °C

Boiling point 600 °C at 1.351 hPa

Flash point not applicable

Ignition temperature no data available

Lower explosion limit no data available

Upper explosion limit no data available

Vapour pressure 0,04 hPa at 20 °C

Density 2,000 g/cm3

Water solubility completely miscible

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid Avoid moisture.

Materials to avoid Strong bases, Metals, Nitromethane, Water

Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Oxides of phosphorus

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity no data available

Carcinogenicity IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no data available

Aspiration hazard no data available

Potential health effects Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the

mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.

Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.

Eyes Causes eye burns.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Additional Information RTECS: no data available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity no data available

Persistence and degradability no data available

Bioaccumulative potential no data available

Mobility in soil no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment no data available

Other adverse effects May be harmful to aquatic organisms due to the shift of the pH.

no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste

disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn

in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID

UN-Number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: III

Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Metaphosphoric acid)

IMDG

UN-Number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-B

Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Metaphosphoric acid)

Marine pollutant: No

IATA

UN-Number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: III

Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Metaphosphoric acid)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

16. Other Information

Nile Chemicals. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. NILE CHEMICALS. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, NILE CHEMICALS. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.

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