ICSC 1178 - TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE (ANHYDROUS)

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TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 1178 (June 2015)
Tert-sodium phosphate Sodium phosphate, tribasic Trisodium orthophosphate

CAS #: 7601-54-9

UN #: 3262

EC Number: 231-509-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Skin burns. Pain.	Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for at least 15 minutes. Refer immediately for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Cough. Sore throat. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong acids. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 1178

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including phosphorus oxides. The solution in water is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.	Formula: Na₃PO₄ Molecular mass: 163.9 Decomposes at 75°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.5 Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: 121 (good)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including phosphorus oxides. The solution in water is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.

Formula: Na₃PO₄
Molecular mass: 163.9
Decomposes at 75°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.5
Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: 121 (good)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Serious local effects by all routes of exposure. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Serious local effects by all routes of exposure.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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