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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)SDS #: 600
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
o-Phosphoric AcidFlinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10122
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DANGER SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Hazard class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 1). Fatal if inhaled (H330). Industrial exposure to phosphoric acid vapors and mists is listed as a known human carcinogen by IARC (IARC-1). Pictograms
SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331). SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Nonflammable liquid.
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
H-3
F-0 R-0 SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or other inert absorbent material, neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide and deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #9. Store with acids, except nitric acid.
Store in a dedicated acid cabinet and away from any source of water; if an acid cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Cube™. SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 1 mg/m3(OSHA/ACGIH) SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless viscous liquid. Odorless.
Soluble: Water and alcohol Boiling point: ~135 °C
pH: <1 (1% solution)> Specific gravity: 1.58 Vapor pressure: 2.2 mmHg SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, reducers, bases, and metals. Forms a detonable mixture with nitromethane.
Shelf life: Good, if stored properly. SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Harmful liquid, corrosive
Chronic effects: respiratory tract irritation Target organs: N.A. ORL-RAT LD50: 1530 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: 2740 mg/kg SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Harmful to aquatic life at low concentrations. Toxicity is primarily associated with pH.
TLm (24-hour): 138 ppm (mosquito fish)
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24b is one option. SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: Phosphoric Acid. Hazard class: 8, Corrosive. UN number: UN1805.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-633-2), RCRA code D002.
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
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