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Date of Issue : Jan 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ANHYDROUS Other Names : CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC; DICALCIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATE; DCP UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Animal feed supplement, food supplement, dentrifice, medicine, glass, fertiliser, stabiliser for plastics, dough conditioner, yeast food.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White to off white crystalline powder, odourless. Formula : CaHPO4 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 2.3 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 5-6 (1% in water) Solubility in water : 0.03 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid, nitric, and acetic acids; insoluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in water. Loses its water at 109 deg C. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Not expected to be a health hazard via ingestion. Eye
May cause irritation, redness and pain. Skin
Not expected to be a health hazard from skin exposure. Inhaled
May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No persistent or cumulative effects were observed for this product.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Not expected to require first aid measures. If large amounts were swallowed give water to drink and get medical advice.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with plnety of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin
Not expected to require first aid measures. Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Inhaled
No expected to be a route of exposure. Remove to fresh air. If effects occur seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 10,000 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = >7940 mg/kg (Rabbit)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No exposure limit has been established for this product, although the following is recommended for nuisance dust : TWA 10 mg/m3.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below standards.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory protection - an effective dust mask must be worn if exposed to dust. Skin protection - wear protective gloves and clean body covering clothing. Eye protection - use chemical safety goggles.
3.4 Flammability
The product itself does not burn. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
No special precautions required. Keep containers dry and tightly closed to avoid moisture absorption and contamination.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ANHYDROUS Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Avoid dust formation.
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers and hold for waste disposal.
Disposal
If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Material is stable under normal conditions of use. No hazards are deemed to be of major concern. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. No hazardous decomposition products are expected.
Extinguishing Media
Use any water, water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical type extinguishers. Use media/equipment appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No special environmental precautions required. Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal conditions of use.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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