ICSC 0696 - PHOSPHORUS TRICHLORIDE

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PHOSPHORUS TRICHLORIDE	ICSC: 0696 (August 1997)
Trichlorophosphine Phosphorous chloride

CAS #: 7719-12-2

UN #: 1809

EC Number: 231-749-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO contact with water.	NO hydrous agents. NO water. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Nausea. Vomiting. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Pain. Redness. Blisters. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Watering of the eyes. Severe deep burns. Loss of vision.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8; UN Pack Group: I
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Airtight. Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

PHOSPHORUS TRICHLORIDE

ICSC: 0696

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR YELLOW FUMING LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosphorus oxides. Reacts with oxidants. Reacts violently with water. This produces heat and decomposition products including hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts violently with alcohols, phenols and bases. Attacks metals and many other materials.	Formula: PCl₃ Molecular mass: 137.35 Boiling point: 76°C Melting point: -112°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.6 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 21°C: 13.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.75 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR YELLOW FUMING LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosphorus oxides. Reacts with oxidants. Reacts violently with water. This produces heat and decomposition products including hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts violently with alcohols, phenols and bases. Attacks metals and many other materials.

Formula: PCl₃
Molecular mass: 137.35
Boiling point: 76°C
Melting point: -112°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.6
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 21°C: 13.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.75
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Exposure above the OEL could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Exposure above the OEL could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; 0.5 ppm as STEL. MAK: 0.57 mg/m³, 0.1 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T+, C; R: 14-26/28-35-48/20; S: (1/2)-7/8-26-36/37/39-45

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