Product ID:TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE CRYSTALS
MSDS Date:07/20/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-082-5415
MSDS Number: CBTDK

Emergency Phone: 303-595-9048/913-749-8100

Info Phone: 913-749-8100/908-541-3000

Cage: 0TYC8

Telephone: 916-941-3688

Cage: 1KH20

TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE CRYSTALS

CAS: 10101-89-0

RTECS: TC9575000

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 6,500 MG/KG (20% SOLN)
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE CONTACT: INHALATION OF
HEAVY DUST MAY SEVERLY IRRITATE NOSE AND THROAT. INGESTION MAY
INJUR MOUTH, THROAT, AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. CONTACT WITH EYES
PRODUCES EXTREME IRRITATION. CHRONIC : THERE ARE NO REPORTED
CHRONIC EFFECTS THAT WARRANT CONTROL BEYOND THAT REQUIRED TO AVOID
IRRITATION FROM AIRBORNE DUST. TARKET ORGANS: EYES AND RESPIRATORY
PASSAGES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT REGULATED BY OSHA. NOT LISTED ON NTP
REPORT. NOT LISTED BY IARC GROUP 1, 2A,2B.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
NOSE, THROAT, AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES IRRITATION. INGESTION:
IRRITATION AND INJURY TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
WITH NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION WAS FOUND OR
AVAILABLE FOR ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES, LIFTING EYELIDDS INTERMITTENTLY. SEE AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST.
SKIN: WASH WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION OCCURS AND PERSISTS, CALL A
PHYSICIAN. I NHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING
DIFFICULTY OR DISCOMFORT OCCURS, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. DILUTE BY GIVING 1 OR 2 GLASSES
OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMI TING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO
AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SEE A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON COMBUSTIBLE. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NOT
APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND RETURN TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACIDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA FOR PRODUCT
STABILITY. FOR FOOD APPLICATIONS KEEP AWAY FROM OTHER CHEMICALS.
HANDLING: AVOID CONTACT WITH PRODUCT BY USING EYE PROTECTION AND
LONG SLEEVED SHIRT. USE RESPIRATORY AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT IF LOCAL EXHAUST IS NOT AVAILABLE OR INEFFECTIVE.
Other Precautions:OPEN AND EMPTY BAGS WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM. DO NOT GET
IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING DUST. PROTECT
CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
DO NOT INGEST. KE EP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE INADEQUATE TO
CONTROL DUST CONCENTRATIONS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL, A
NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IF NEEDED. IF
RESPIRATORS ARE USED, A PROGRAM SHOULD BE IN STITUTED TO COMPLY
WITH OSHA
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO PREVENT
RELEASE OF DUST INTO WORK AREA. IF RELEASE EXPECTED, USE
RESPIRATORY AND EYE PROTECTION.
Protective Gloves:USE WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND SAFETY SHOES.
PROVIDE.EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT BREATH DUST. AVOID EYE CONTACT. PRACTICE
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH OF 1% SOLUTION IS 11.9.

HCC:B3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=75.C, 167.F
M.P/F.P Text:( AT -4H2O = 95C)
Vapor Pres:NON-VOLATILE
Vapor Density:NON-VOLATI
Spec Gravity:0.92 G/ML BULK DENSITY
pH:11.9 (1% SOLUT)
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:33% @ 25C/77F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NON-VOLATILE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITION OF USE.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE DISPOSED IN SANITARY LANDFILL ACCORDING
TO GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:ALTHOUGH NO LONG TERM HUMAN STUDIES HAVE BEEN
REPORTED, THERE ARE NO REPORTED CHRONIC EFFECTS THAT WARRANT
CONTROL BEYOND THAT REQUIRED TO AVOID IRRITATION FROM AIRBORNE
DUST. SENSITIVITIES, TERATOGEN ICITY, MUTAGENICITY, SYNERGISTIC
PRODUCTS, REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY AND ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS
GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE WERE EXAMINED
AND NO INFORMATION WAS FOUND OR AVAILABLE .

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:FATE: INORGANIC PHOSPHATES 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 CA LCIUM AR MAGNESIUM. THE RESULTANT
COMPOUNDS ARE INSOLUBLE IN WATER AND BECOME A PART OF THE SOIL OR
SEDIMENT. THE TERM BIDEGRADABILITY, AS SUCH, IS NOT APPLICABLE TO
INORGANIC COMPOUNDS. EFFECTS: AQUA TIC TOXICITY DATA (FOR DISODIUM
PHOSPHATE) 96 HR LC50 > 100 MG/L, NON-TOXIC (RAINBOW TROUT, INLAND
SILVERSIDES, AND MYSID SHRIMP) FMC STUDIES 189-1085 & -1087 48 HR
EC50 > 100 MG/L, NON-TOXIC (DAPHNIA MAGNA) FMC STUDY 189-1088.

Transport Information:DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT REGULATED. IATA:
NOT REGULATED. IMDG: NOT REGULATED. DOT CLASSIFICATION: NOT
REGULATED. DOT LABELS, MARKINGS, PLACARD: NOT REQUIRED. UN NUMBER:
NONE. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE/ RQ: NOT LISTED. 49STCC NUMBER: NOT
APPLICABLE. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN TRANSPORTATION: MATERIAL IS
STRONGLY BASIC (ALKALINE). TAKE CARE TO AVOID EYE CONTACT; MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. OTHER SHIPPING I NFORMATION: SHIPPED IN MULTIWALL
PAPER BAGS.

SARA Title III Information:SEC 313: (40 CFR 372): TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
CRYSTALS. NOT A LISTED TOXIC CHEMICAL. INVENTORY REPORTING: SEC
311/312: (40 CFR 370) SUBSTANCE: TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE CRYSTALS.
HAZARD CATEGORY: IMMEDIATE (AC UTE) HEALTH HAZARD; PLANNING
THRESHOLD: 10,000 LBS. EMERGENCY PLANNING: SEC 302-303: (40 CFR
355): LISTED SUBSTANCES: NONE; RQ: NOT APPLICABLE; PLANNING
THRESHOLD: NOT APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA: EXPOSURE LIMITS: TRICODIUM
PHOSPHATE CRYSTALS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR OSHA PEL-TWE, STEL, CEILIJG,
SKIN DESIGNATION, VOR FOR ACGIH TLV-TWA, STEL, CEILING, SKIN
DESIGNATION. U.S. EPA REQUIREMENTS: RE LEASE REPORTING:CERCLA (40
CFR 302) NO LISTED SUBSTANCE; RQ: NOT APPLICABLE; CATEGORY: NOT
APPLICABLE; RCRA WASTE NO.: NOT APPLICABLE. UNLISTED
SUBSTANCES:NONE; RQ: NOT APPLICIABLE; CHARACTERISTIC: NO T
APPLICABLE; RCRA WASTE NO.: NOT APPLICABLE. U.S. TSCA STATUS:
CLASSIFIED AS A MIXTURE OF TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE ANHYDROUS (CAS #
7601-54-9) AND WATER AS DEFINED BY EPA.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: FOOD GRADE
TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE CRYSTALS COMPLIES WITH FDA GRAS AND IS
SANCTIONED FOR USE IN FOOD, USDA SANCTIONED FOR MEATS. TECHNICAL
GRADE CONTAINS UP TO 30 PPM ARSENIC, 1 PPM CADMIUM, AND 2 PPM LEAD
FOR INGREDIENTS ON THE PROPOSITION 65 HAZARD LISTS. PRODUCT USES:
INDUSTRIAL AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, WATER CONDITIONER, PHOTO
DEVELOPER BATH INGREDIENT, PAINT REMOVER, DEN TURE CLEANERS,
EMULSIFIER AND PH CONTROL AGENT FOR FOODS. MAY BE USED TO TREAT
DRINKING WATER UP TO 41.5 MG/L.