Product ID:TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:02/01/2000
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-141-6080
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLPNX

Emergency Phone: (800) 916-3232 RHODIA CAERS

Info Phone: 800-243-5052

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 1LVQ0

Telephone: 908-534-5694

Cage: 71229

TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 7601-54-9

RTECS: TC9490000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (TDUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (TDUST)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) > 5,000 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EYE: MAY CAUSE BURNS,
IRRITATION, PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE CORNEA. ACUTE SKIN: MAY CAUSE
BURNS, IRRITATION. ACUTE INHALATION: MAY CAUSE COUGHING, CHEST
PAIN, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, UPPER RESPIRATOR Y TRACT IRRITATION,
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO LUNG TISSUE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. ACUTE
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE CORROSION, IRRITATION, BURNS TO MOUTH AND
ESOPHAGUS. CHRONIC EFFECTS: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
INGREDIENT DESIGNATED BY IARC, NTP, ACGIH OR OSHA AS PROBABLE OR
SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
INGREDIENT DESIGNATED BY IARC, NTP, ACGIH OR OSHA AS PROBABLE OR
SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT PROVIDED
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INHALATION OF PRODUCT MAY AGGRAVATE
EXISTING CHRONIC RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA OR
BRONCHITIS. SKIN CONTACT MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING SKIN DISEASE.

First Aid:EYE: HOLD EYELIDS OPEN AND FLUSH WITH A STEADY, GENTLE STREAM
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRITATION DEVELOPS/PERSISTS/IF VISUAL CHANGES OCCUR. SKIN:
IMMEDIATELY WASH WI TH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. INHALATION: RMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF RESPIRATORY IRRITAT ION OR DISTRESS CONTINUES.
INGESTION: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT, GIVE 2-3 GLASSES OF
WATER TO DRINK AND INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SEEK MEDICAL AT TENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING METHOD SUITABLE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTCTIVE CLOTHING.
KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY, ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY ENTRY.
EVACUATE RESIDENTS WHO AR E DOWNWIND OF FIRE. DIKE AREA TO PREVENT
RUNOFF AND CONTAMINATION OF WATER SOURCES. DISPOSE OF FIRE CONTROL
WATER LATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR
SITUATION. SWEEP OR VACUUM UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CLOSED
CONTAINER. CLEAN UP RESIDUAL MATERIAL BY WASHING AREA WITH WATER.
RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILU TION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION.
PREVENT MATERIAL FROM ENTERING PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM OR ANY
WATERWAYS. LARGE SPILLS SHOULD BE HANDLED ACCORDING TO A
PREDETERMINED PLAN. FOR ASSISTANCE CALL 800-243-5052.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS.
STORE IN AN AREA THAT IS COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, AWAY FROM
FOODSTUFFS OR ANIMAL FEED.
Other Precautions:AVOID DIRECT OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
AVOID BREATHING DUSTS. DO NOT INGEST.

Respiratory Protection:WHEN RESPIRATORS ARE REQUIRED, SELECT NIOSH
APPROVED EQUIPMENT BASED ON ACTUAL/POTENTIAL AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE REGULATORY
STANDARDS AND/OR INDUSTRIAL RECOMMENDATIO NS. IN EMERGENCY
CONDITIONS WITH UNKNOWN CONCENTRATIONS, USE A FULL-FACE POSITIVE
PRESSURE AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WITH AN EMERGENCY ESCAPE AIR
SUPPLY/USE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AT THE POINT OF GENERATION.
Protective Gloves:SKIN CONTACT SHOULD BE PREVENTED THROUGH USE OF
IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD OR SPLASH PROOF
GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:AN EMERGENCY EYE WASH MUST BE READILY
ACCESSIBLE TO THE WORK AREA. FACE CONTACT SHOULD BE PREVENTED
THROUGH USE OF A FACE SHIELD.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT STORE, USE, AND/OR CONSUME FOODS,
BEVERAGES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR COSMETICS IN AREAS WHERE THIS
MATERIAL IS STORED. WASH HANDS AND FACE CAREFULLY BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, USING TOBACCO.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS WILL VARY DEPENDENT UPON WORK
ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AND MATERIAL HANDLING PRACTICES. APPROPRIATE
ANSI Z87 APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SELECTED FOR THE PARTICULAR
USE INTENDED FOR THIS MATERIAL. WASH EXPOSED SKIN PROMPTLY TO
REMOVE ACCIDENTAL SPLASHES OR CONTACT WITH THIS MATERIAL.

HCC:B3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT AVAILABLE
Melt/Freeze Pt:>600.C, ######F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:NOT AVAILABLE
Vapor Density:N/AV
Spec Gravity:NOT AVAILABLE
pH:11.5 AT 1%
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES SOLID; ODORLESS
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SODIUM, OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS

Waste Disposal Methods:CHEMICAL ADDITIONS, PROCESSING OR OTHERWISE
ALTERING MATERIAL MAY MAKE WASTE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION INACCURATE
OR INAPPROPRIATE. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE MORE
RESTRICTIVE THAN FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. CONSULT STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS MATERIAL.
EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE - NO.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE EYE IRRITATION: NO TEST DATA FOUND FOR
PRODUCT. EYE - EYE IRRITATION, RABBIT CORROSIVE. ACUTE SKIN
IRRITATION: SKIN - SKIN IRRITATION, RABBIT CORROSIVE. MOIST SKIN.
MOIST MATERIAL (AT 24 HOURS). SKIN - SKIN IRRITATION, RABBIT
CORROSIVE. COVERED. MOIST SKIN. (AT 24 HOURS). ACUTE DERMAL
TOXICITY: NO TEST DATA FOUND FOR PRODUCT. ACUTE RESPIRATORY
TOXICITY: NO TEST DATA FOUND FOR PRODUCT. ACUTE INHALATION
TOXICITY: NO TEST DATA FOUND FOR PRODUCT. ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: THE
FOLLOWING DATA IS FOR SIMILAR OR RELATED PRODUCTS. TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION AND INTERPRETATION: LD50 - LETHAL DOSE 50% OF TEST
SPECIES, > 5000 MG/KG, RAT.

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:ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION AND
INTERPRETATION: EC50 - EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION 50% OF TEST SPECIES,
151 MG/L/96 HR, FISH: MOSQUITOFISH. EC50 - EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION
50% OF TEST SP ECIES, 126 MG/L/96 HR, DAPHNIA MAGNA. PRACTICALLY
NONTOXIC. CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: NO BIODEGRADATION TEST DATA
LOCATED. WHILE THE ALKALINITY OF THIS MATERIAL IS READILY REDUCED
IN NATURAL WATERS, THE RESULTING PHOSPHATE MAY PERSIST
INDEFINITELY OR INCORPORATE INTO BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS.

Transport Information:REPORTABLE QUANTITY = 5000 LBS. IT IS REGULATED
IF RQ: US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARD CLASS: 9. SHIPPING
NAME: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. TECHNICAL
SHIPPING NAME: SODIU M PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC. ID NUMBER: UN3077.
PACKING GROUP: III. LABEL: CLASS 9. EMERGENCY GUIDE# 171.

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE III HAZARD CLASSES: FIRE HAZARD:
NO. REACTIVE HAZARD: NO. RELEASE OF PRESSURE: NO. ACUTE HEALTH
HAZARD: YES. CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD: NO. SARA EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (EHS)/CERCLA HAZ ARDOUS SUBSTANCES: TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE,
ANHYDROUS CERCLA/SARA RQ: 5000 LBS.
Federal Regulatory Information:INVENTORY ISSUES: ALL FUNCTIONAL
COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
COMPONENTS THAT ARE REGULATED UNDER CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65.