Product ID:POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC
MSDS Date:08/08/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082260
MSDS Number: CGCNW

MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC

PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600;314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 23104

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM SALT TRIHYDRATE; (PHOSPHORIC

CAS: 16788-57-1

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE; DIBASIC

CAS: 7758-11-4

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: NOT EXPECTED TO BE
HEALTH HAZARD. INGESTION: LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE VOMITING, NAUSEA,
TINGLING SENSATION IN HANDS AND FEET, AND DISTURBANCE IN HEART
RHYTHMS. SKIN CONTACT: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. EYE CONTACT:
NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED BUT DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
IRRITATION. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CHRONIC EXPOSURE: NO INFORMATION
FOUND.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMTION FOUND.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) . INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IMMED BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER &
STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON
P ERSON. CALL PHYS IMMED. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP &
WATER. GET MED ADVICE IF IRRIT DEVELOPS. EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH
RUNNING WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS. GET MED ADVICE IF IRRIT DEVELOPS.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL. SPILLS: SWEEP UP
& CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET
SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL & PERSONAL HYGIENE &
SAFETY PROCEDURE, AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE & ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS
APPARENT, A NIOSH APPRVD DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR
EMERGENCIES, A NIOSH APPRVD SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY
BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:IN GEN, DILUTION VENT IS SATISFACTORY HLTH HAZARD CTL FOR
THIS SUBSTANCE. HOWEVER, IF CNDTNS OF USE CREATE (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . CLEAN
BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOL IN H*2O: 218 G/100 G WATER @ 25C(77F). VENT: DISCOMFORT TO THE
WORKER, A LOCAL EXHAUST SYS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:1.24
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:LARGE, WHITE DELIQUESCENT. ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION IT EMITS
HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF PHOSPHOROUS OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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