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Safety Data Sheet
1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue number(s) B2022
Product Name: Triphenylphosphine OAS.
Manufacturer/supplier identification
As listed above
2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterisation
Product name: Triphenylphosphine
CAS number: 603-35-0
EC-No.: 210-036-0
3 Hazard identification
Eyes:
Skin:
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. May cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
4 First aid measures
Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. Obtain medical attention
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases obtain medical
attention.
Skin Contact: Wash off thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before re-use. Unless contact has been slight, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. Obtain
medical attention.
5 Fire-fighting measures
Special risks
Combustion.
May evolve toxic fumes in fire. (Phosphorus oxides, phosphines)
Suitable extinguishing media
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Dry powder, carbon dioxide or vaporising liquids.
Do not stay in dangerous zone without respiratory protection equipment. Prevent fire fighting
water entering watercourses or ground water.
6 Accidental release measures
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Clean up spills immediately. Observing precautions in the protective equipment section. Mix
with sand, sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty
conditions.
Wash spill site after material pickup is complete thoroughly with water and detergent.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin.
Wash hands and face thoroughly after working with material. Contaminated clothing should be
removed and washed before re-use.
Do not empty into drains.
Storage:
Store at room temperature (15 to 25’c recommended). Keep well closed and protected from
direct sunlight and moisture.
8 Exposure controls, personal protection
As appropriate to the situation and the quantity handled. Engineering methods to control or
prevent exposure are preferred. Methods could include process enclosure or mechanical
ventilation.
Respirator: Dust respirator when dusts are generated.
Ventilation: Extraction Hood.
Gloves: Rubber or plastic.
Eye protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
Other precautions: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots – if handling in large quantities.
9 Physical and chemical properties
Form:
Solid.
Colour:
White to slightly yellowish.
Odour:
Characteristic.
Melting temperature:
80c
Boiling temperature:
377c
Density (g/ml)
1.2
Vapour pressure:
0.01 hPa (88c)
Relative vapour density:
9.0
Solubility in Water:
Immiscible or insoluble.
Flash point:
180c
Log P(o/w):
4.5
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10 Stability and Reactivity:
Stable
Substances to be avoided: Strong oxidising agents.
The possibility of reaction with other substances cannot be excluded.
11 Toxicological information
After inhalation: Irritation of the mucous membranes, coughing, and dyspnoea.
After eye contact: Local irritation symptoms.
After skin contact: May irritate. Sensitisation possible in predisposed persons.
After ingestion: Harmful.
Further hazardous properties cannot be excluded.
Further data
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.
LD50 (oral, rat): 700mg/kg
LC50 (inhalation, rat): 1135mg/l/4h
12 Ecological information
Adverse ecological effects cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal.
Bioaccumulation potential: high (Log Pow >4).
Marine and/or freshwater pollutant. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Bacterial toxicity: EC50 (Photobacterium phosphoreum) 1.54mg/l/5 min
Do not allow to enter drinking water supplies, waste water, or soil.
13 Disposal considerations
Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by
regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for
advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company.
14 Transport information
Not regulated. (IATA, IMO & RID/ADR)
Hazard class – none
UN number – not listed
15 Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC directives
Symbol:
Xn
R-phrases:
Harmful
R22-43-53
Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. May cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
S-phrases
S24-37-61
Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable gloves. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instruction/safety data sheets.
EC-No.: 210-036-0
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Local regulations
Within the UK, the use of this material must be assessed under the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
16 Other information
Reason for alteration: n/a
Revision Date: 16th October 03
Revision number: 0 (First issue)
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