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Date of Issue : Mar 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : MONO-DI CALCIUM PHOSPHATE Other Names : 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 : Not available
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Off-white crystalline, odourless. Formula : CaHPO4.Ca(H2PO4)2.H2O Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 3.6 (10g/L @ 20 deg C) Solubility in water : N/A 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
Bulk density = 950 - 1080 kg/m3 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Eye
Product may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes. Skin
Not expected to cause irritation to the skin. Inhaled
Dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No persistant or cumulative effects have been observed for this material.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth out with water.
Eye
Rinse eyes thoroughly with running water, lifting eyelids often to ensure thorough washing. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Skin
Wash affected skin with water.
Inhaled
Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persists seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
No hazards require special first aid treatment.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No information available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure limit has not been established for this material, however the following is recommended for nuisance dust : TWA 10 mg/m3.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain airborne concentrations below applicable standards, including the use of local mechanical exhaust if necessary.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratpry protection - an effective dust mask must be worn if exposed to dust. Skin protection - wear other general protective clothing to minimise exposure. Wash hands and face thoroughly before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
The product itself does not burn. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Avoid dust formation. No special handling advice required. No special precautions required for storage. 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 MONO-DI CALCIUM PHOSPHATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear protective clothing and breathing protection in dust conditions. No special environmental precautions are required.
Sweep or shovel into suitable containers and hold for reuse or disposal. Wash spill area with copious quantities of water.
Disposal
If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Stable at normal temperatures. No conditions deemed to be of major importance to avoid. No reasonably foreseeable hazardous decomposition products known.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protetcive equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal 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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