Product ID:POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC ANHYDROUS, P5379
MSDS Date:12/19/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N089694
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHWKX

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 800-325-3010

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

PHOSPHORIC ACID, MONOPOTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE,

CAS: 7778-77-0

RTECS: TC6615500

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE CONT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN CONT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH SOAP AND
COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING GIV E ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES. USE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, GLOVES AND MASK. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR
WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL
SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HYGROSCOPIC. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES,
ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED AREAS
AND/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: GUIDELINES ALLOW YOU TO DO SO. IF UNABLE TO FLUSH SOLN
DOWN DRAIN/IN DOUBT ABOUT SUITABILITY OF METHOD USE LICENSED WASTE
DISP COMPANY. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMEN TAL
REGS.

Spec Gravity:2.338
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR COLORLESS CRYSTALS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN WATER & DILUTE TO 5% SOLN. CHECK PH
& ADJUST IT TO 7 IF NECESSARY. POUR SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/RUNNING WATER
& CONTINUE TO FLUSH DRAIN SYSTEM FOR 10 MINUTES, PROVIDED THAT
RULES AT YOUR PLACE O F EMPLOYMENT OR LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
(SUPDAT)

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