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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PHOSPHORIC ACID
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CHEMICAL IDENTITY

Chemical Name :

PHOSPHORIC ACID Chemical Identity : Colourless , Odourless Liquid

Trade Name &Synonyms: Ortho Phosphoric Acid.

Formula: H3 PO4 C.A.S.NO.7654-38-2
Regulated

UN. NO. 1805

Shipping Name: Ortho Phosphoric Acid.

Identification
Codes/Label

: Corrosive,

Hazardous Products of Decomposition:Toxic Po x Fumes.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
C.A.S.NO.

2.

: Corrosive Liquid (40%).

LD 50 (Specify species and route) : 1530 MG/KG (ORAL-RAT)

7654-38-2

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Boiling Point/Range

Physical State : LiquidAppearance : Odourless

Melting / Freezing

Vapour pressure (mm) : 0.0285 MM @ 20 C

C:130
C : 42.35

Point

@ 35 C

Vapour Density

NA

Odour: Odourless

mm Hg
o

Solubility in water @ 20 C

(Air = 1)

Soluble

Specific Gravity

1.864

pH

Acidic

(Water = 1)

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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flammability

NA

LEL

NA

Flash Point C

NA

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TDG Flammability

UEL

NA

Flash Point C

NA

Auto ignition Temperature

CNA

Explosion Sensitivity to Chemical Impact

Explosion Sensitivity to Static

NA
NA

Electricity
Hazardous Combustion products

Toxic Fumes of POx

Hazardous Polymerization

Does not occur.

Combustible Liquid

No

Flammable Material

TDG
Oxidiser
classification 8 DOT

Pyrophoric Material

No

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Explosive Material

No

No

Organic Peroxide

Corrosive Material

Others

No

REACTIVITY DATA

Chemical Stability

Stable, Under normal condition.

Incompatibility with
Reaction

Yes, mixtures with Nitromethene are explosive potentially violet

With Tera Hydro borate.

Reactivity
Tetra

Reacts with SS and forms Explosive potentially violent reaction with

Hydro borate.
Hazardous Reaction.

Toxic POx Fumes.

Material Name & Identities NA

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HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Routes of Entry

Skin contact, Eye contact , Ingestion.

Effects of Exposure/

Human Poison by an unspecified route.

No

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Symptoms
Emergency Treatment

L.D50

Contact with acid in liquid state may cause irritation, skin burns or mild
Corrosive action on skin but such effect may differ for each individual.
On inhalation victim should be shifted in fresh air and given adequate
rest and Then transported to hospital. If accidental swallowing of
Phosphoric acid takes place, Person must rinse his mouth and then
rink large amount of water.

1530 MG/KG (ORAL-RAT)

TLV (ACGIH)
STEL

6.

1 mg/m (TWA)
3 mg/m

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal Protective Equipments

Gloves (Specify)
: Acid, Alkali proof rubber / PVC
Respiratory (specify)
: Acid Canister
Eye (Specify)
: Chemical Safety Goggles.
Footwear (Specify)
: PVC/Rubber Apron
Clothing (Specify)
: PVC/Rubber Apron
Other (Specify)
: NA
Engineering Control
: Isolated Storage area, Natural Ventilation.
(eg.Ventilation enclosed process etc. specify also)
Leak & Spill containment & decontamination
: Spills are flushed with plenty of water.
Procedures recommended
Waste Disposal procedure recommended
: Send the acid waste for neutralisation to effluent
treatment.
Handling procedure & equipments
: Through Pipelines.
Storage requirements
: Store in a cool, well ventilated area.
Special shipping information
: NA

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FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation
Ingestion
Dont

: Give artificial respiration

: Give plenty of water to the victim and obtain Medical attention.

Induced vomiting.
Skin / Eye Contact
seek

: Wash with plenty of water for a minimum period of 15 Mts. And

Medical attention.

Additional Information

: NA

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REFERENCES

Practically no toxicity, except that it is an asphyxiant. Highly dangerous fire and severe explosion
hazard when exposed to heat and flame and oxidisers. Flammable and explosive when mixed with
air, O2, Cl2. Vigorous exothermic reactions with Benzene + Reney Nickel Catalyst, metals (like
o
Strontium, Potassium, Barium-above 300 C) ventilate at highest points.