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Date of Issue : DEC 1996 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : PHOSPHORIC ACID MIXTURE Other Names : UN No. : 1805 Dangerous Goods Class : 8 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : 2R Pack Group : III EPG : 8A1 Poisons Schedule : 5 Uses : Neutraliser/nutrient for anaerobic digesters.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Straw-coloured liquid; clear to slightly hazy. Formula : Boiling Point : 107 deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.49 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 2 (5% solution) Solubility in water : 1000 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
No data available. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed. Will cause damage to gastrointestinal tract. Eye
Will cause severe damage to eyes if not treated immediately. Skin
Primary irritant. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. Inhaled
Inhalation of dusts or mists will result in respiratory irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No data available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
DO NOT induce vomiting. Give milk and water to drink. Seek medical advice.
Eye
Hold eye open and flush with running water for 15 minutes. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVICE.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. Wash affected areas thoroughly. If necessary seek medical advice.
Inhaled
Remove victinm to fresh air. If victim does not respond immediately seek medical advice.
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 individual reactions of the patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No data available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
TWA = 1 mg/m3
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below standards.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear safety glasses and PVC or rubber gloves while handling.
3.4 Flammability
Product is non-flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a bunded area.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. 1805 Class 8 Sun Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code 2R Pack Group III EPG No. 8A1 Shipping Name PHOSPHORIC ACID MIXTURE Hazard CORROSIVE
Risk Phrases R34 Causes burns. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or .
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Ensure clean-up personnel are equipped with full protective clothing.
Disposal
Dispose of material in accordance with all Local, State & Federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Product may give off toxic fumes of Phosphorous Oxides if overheated.
Extinguishing Media
Not applicable. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No data available.
5.1 Contact Points
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