Product ID:PHOSPHORIC ACID
MSDS Date:12/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6722
MSDS Number: BDQWC

MONSANTO CO

800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
ST LOUIS, MO 63167
US

Emergency Phone: 314-694-1000 COLLECT

Info Phone: 314-694-2333

Cage: 76541

MONSANTO COMPANY

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63167 US

Telephone: 314-694-6661 OR 800-332-3111

Cage: 76541

PHOSPHORIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-38-2

RTECS: TB6300000

Fraction By Weight: 75 - 85%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/3 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 3,500-4,400 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE. ACUTE- EYE:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION, BURNS, PERMANENT TISSUE DAMAGE. SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION. NO IMMEDIATE BURNING SENSATIONS MAY BE EXPECTED.
INHALED:MIST/VAPORS MAY CAUSE SEVE RE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
ORAL:MAY CAUSE SEVERE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IRRITATION & BURNS, TISSUE
DAMAGE.CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE. SEVERE EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND
DIGESTIVE TRACTS IRRITATION AND BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMI TING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER/MILK. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT WITH METALS TO LIBERATE
HYDROGEN, A FLAMMABLE GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FACE PROTECTION, RUBBER BOOTS, APRON AND
GLOVES. DIKE SPILL WITH SAND OR CLAY TO KEEP IT OUT OF SEWER
SYSTEM. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. REQUIRES GOOD VENTILATION AS CO2
IS PRODUCED. PLACE NEUTRAL IZED SPILL IN DOT APPROVED DISPOSAL
CONTAINER
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN PLASTIC, RUBBER-LINED OR 316
STAINLESS STEEL TANKS DESINED FOR H3PO4. STORE DRUMS AWAY FROM HEAT
AND OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING MISTS OR VAPORS. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:IF LEVELS EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED HEALTH
STANDARDS, WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR FOR
ACID. FOR EMERGENCY USE, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE
MODE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHI NG APPARATUS (SCBA).
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL
INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW OSHA'S PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275F-309F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:0.5F - 70F
Vapor Pres:0.03 @ 68F
Spec Gravity:1.575 - 1.692
pH:< 2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, SYRUPY LIQUID - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, METALS, SULFIDES AND SULFITES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 5000 LBS.

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