Company/Factory/Centre/Area:
Document Reference:
Chemical Initiatives
CI/Cham/02
Chamdor Factory
Document Type:
Revision Number:
Material Safety Data Sheet
Title:
Polyphosphoric Acid
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Identification of the substance/preparation and company
Product details
Trade name
Polyphosphoric Acid
Supplier details:
Chemical Initiatives (Pty) Ltd
PO Box 4104
Halfway House, 1685 South Africa
Tel. +27- 11- 769 2192/3/4
Fax. +27- 11- 769 1579
Emergency telephone number : +27- 11- 769 2192/3/4
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Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
CAS number
UN number
EINECS number
Hazardous ingredients
Phosphoric acid
Concentration
CAS number
Hazard symbols
R phrases
Polyphosphoric acid
:
:
:
8017-16-1
3264
232-417-0
115 to 117%
8017-16-1
C
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Hazards identification
Reacts violently with water
Causes burns
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4.
First aid measures
General information
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately
After contact with skin
In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water
Cover wounds with sterile dressing
After contact with eyes
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice
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After ingestion
When swallowed, drink plenty of water.
Summon a doctor immediately.
Treatment
If swallowed, flush stomach.
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5.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
carbon dioxide / dry powder / foam
Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons
water
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6.
Accidental release measure
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Pick up with absorbent material (eg. sand, sawdust).
Rinse away balance with water
Pick up with suitable equipment and if necessary collect in closed containers
Dispose of contaminated material as prescribed
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Handling and storage
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
No special measures necessary
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Store in original container or stainless steel vessels
Storage stability
May be kept indefinitely if stored properly
Do not leave vessels/containers open
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Exposure controls/personal protection
Personal protective equipment
General protective measures
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
Hygiene measures
Clean skin thoroughly after working with the product. Apply skin cream
Hand protection
:
Rubber gloves
Eye protection
:
Tight fitting safety glasses
Body protection
:
Acid-proof protective clothing
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9.
Physical and chemical properties
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Appearance
Form
Colour
Odour :
: Liquid
: Colourless
Odourless
Data relevant to safety
Changes in physical state
Melting point
Boiling point
Not applicable
550 º C
Flash point
Not applicable
Ignition temperature
Not applicable
Self-ignition temperature
Not applicable
Explosion limits
Not applicable
Vapour pressure
< 1 mbar at 20ºC
Density
2.02 to 2.06 g/cm3 at 20ºC
Bulk density
Not applicable
Solubility in water
Miscible in all proportions at 20ºC
pH value
Approx. 1 at 20ºC, 1 g/l
Combustion number
BZ1 Does not catch fire
Impact sensitivity
Not impact sensitive
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Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition
Not applicable
Hazardous reactions
Addition of water leads to increase in temperature
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Toxicological information
Sensitization
Non – sensitizing
Remarks
Toxicological data not available
Causes burns
According to experience, the product is considered to be
harmless to health if used in the correct manner
Ecological information
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Physico-chemical eliminability >80%
Fish toxicity
LC50 approx. 100 mg/l
Remarks
May contribute to eutrophication in static waters, therefore
should not be released into surface waters
May be eliminated from water by chemical flocculation
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13.
Disposal consideration
Product
For recycling, consult manufacturer
If discharge is forbidden by water regulations, dispose of as waste product
Neutralise with alkaline solution or chalk
Uncleaned packaging
Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for recycling
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Transport information
ADR
8 / 17 C, UN no. 3264, Hazard no. 80
corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Polyphosphoric acid
RID
8 / 17 C, UN no. 3264, Hazard no. 80
corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Polyphosphoric acid
ADNR
8 / 17 C, UN no. 3264, Hazard no. 80
corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Polyphosphoric acid
IMDG
8 / III, UN no. 3264
corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
EmS 8-15, MFAG 760
Polyphosphoric acid
IATA
8 / III, UN no. 3264
Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Polyphosphoric acid
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Regulatory information
Hazard warning labelling compulsory
Hazard symbols
C
Corrosive
R phrases
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Causes burns
S phrases
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In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice.
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In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately (show the label where possible).
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Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
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TRANSPORT EMERGENCY ACTION CARD
POLYPHOSPHORIC
ACID 113% - 117%
HAZCHEM
2X
VVUN No.
IN CASE OF INCIDENT :
* CONTACT
+27 11 7692192/3/4
3264
CORROSIVE
* KEEP PUBLIC AWAY
SPECIALIST ADVICE
 as listed CHEMiPHOS
CARGO IS
*VISCOUS LIQUID *COLOURLESS *ACIDIC SMELL
* DOES NOT MIX EASILY WITH WATER
NATURE OF HAZARD
PROTECTIVE DEVICES
*
*
CORROSIVE TO THE SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CAUSES SEVERE BURNS WHEN HOT.
*
ATTACKS METALS, THE HYDROGEN LIBERATED FORMING EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE WITH AIR .
SAFETY GLASSES / FACE SHIELD
GIVES OFF TOXIC AND IRRITANT FUMES IN A FIRE.
*
*
* SUITABLE RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICE.
* GOGGLES GIVING COMPLETE PROTECTION TO THE
EYES.
* ACID PROOF OVERALL, SYNTHETIC RUBBER BOOTS
& GLOVES.
* EYEWASH BOTTLE WITH CLEAN WATER.
EMERGENCY ACTION
SPILLAGE
FIRE
FIRST AID
TRANSPORT ACCIDENT
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WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND STOP LEAKS IF WITHOUT RISK.
DAM UP LARGE SPILLAGES.
PREVENT SUBSTANCE ENTERING SEWER OR WATER COURSE.
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PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE.
EXTINGUISH ANY FIRE WITH FOG, DRY AGENT OR FOAM AND KEEP UPWIND.
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OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY.
EYE CONTACT : - IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 20 MINUTES.
SKIN CONTACT: - IMMEDIATELY REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
DO NOT USE DIRECT MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION IF PATIENT’S MOUTH
IS DAMAGED.
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NOTIFY AUTHORITIES. ALSO NOTIFY C I.
IF TANKER HAS OVERTURNED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RIGHT IT – WAIT FOR
AUTHORITIES.
Other information
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This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It should not therefore be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability
of a particular application.
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