(Material) Safety Data Sheet
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous
Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
Material Name
▪
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous
CAS Number
Chemical Category
EINECS
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
Synonyms
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
7758-23-8
Particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC)
231-837-1
Ca(H2PO4)2
234
Acid Calcium Phosphate; Calcium Phosphate, Monobasic
Manufacturer
▪ Innophos
PO Box 8000
259 Prospect Plains Road Cranbury, NJ 08512-8000
United States
Telephone
Technical
▪ 609-495-2495
Emergency
▪ 800-424-9300 - Chemtrec
Emergency
▪ 615-386-7816 - Innophos Emergency Communication Team (ECT)
Emergency
▪ 703-527-3887 - Chemtrec - International Collect Calls
Preparation Date
Last Revision Date
▪ 08/13/2004
▪ 09/20/2010
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Prevention
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Storage/Disposal Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international
regulations.
Based on currently available data, this product does not meet the regulatory definition of a hazardous substance.
However, good industrial hygiene practices should be used in handling it.
OSHA
WHMIS
EU
GHS
▪
▪
▪
▪
Route Of Entry
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by Exposure
▪ Inhalation, Ingestion
▪ Disorders of the lungs, Skin
None
None
None
None
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NFPA:
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Acute (Immediate)
Chronic (Delayed)
Skin
Acute (Immediate)
Chronic (Delayed)
Eye
Acute (Immediate)
Chronic (Delayed)
Ingestion
Acute (Immediate)
Chronic (Delayed)
▪ Exposure to dust may cause irritation. Nuisance dust may affect the lungs but
reactions are typically reversible.
▪ No data available
▪ Exposure to dust may cause mechanical irritation.
▪ No data available.
▪ Exposure to dust may cause mechanical irritation. Can cause corneal scratch, eye
injury which may persist for several days.
▪ No data available.
▪ Ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal
cramps.
▪ No data available.
Carcinogenic Effects
▪ This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or
OSHA as probable or suspected human carcinogens.
Potential Environmental
Effects
▪ No data available.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Non-HazardousComponents
Chemical Name
Phosphoric acid,
calcium salt (2:1)
CAS
%(weight)
UN;EINECS
7758-23-8
100%
231-837-1
LD50/LC50
Ingestion/Oral-Rat LD50: =3986 mg/kg
Skin-Rabbit LD50: >2 g/kg
EU
Classification &
R Phrases
Other
NDA
NDA
This product is not considered hazardous under the U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard. In
Canada, the product mentioned above is not considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System (WHMIS) This product is not considered dangerous under the European Directive 67/548/EEC According to
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) this material is not considered hazardous. According to the Globally Harmonized
Standard for Classification and Labeling (GHS) this product is not considered hazardous.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Skin
▪ If signs/symptoms develop, move person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, get
medical attention.
▪ IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation develops and persists,
get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
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Eye
Ingestion
Notes to Physician
Other Information
▪ In case of contact with substance, immediately flush eyes with running water for at
least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
▪ Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a physician. If victim is
conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of water to drink. Seek immediate medical
attention. Do not leave victim unattended. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product,
lay victim on side with head lower than waist. Vomiting may occur spontaneously. If
vomiting occurs and the victim is conscious, give water to further dilute the chemical.
▪ All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the
patient. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials
other than this product may have occurred.
▪ Call 911 or emergency medical service. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of
the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media
Unsuitable Extinguishing
Media
Firefighting Procedures
Unusual Fire and Explosion
Hazards
Hazardous Combustion
Products
Protection of Firefighters
▪ Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire.
▪ None known.
▪ Keep unauthorized personnel away.
▪ Non-combustible.
▪ None known.
▪ Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural
firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions
Emergency Procedures
Environmental Precautions
Containment/Clean-up
Measures
Prohibited Materials
▪ Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
▪ Keep unauthorized personnel away. Wear appropriate protective gear.
▪ Spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to state
and/or local agencies.
▪ Sweep or vacuum up and place in an appropriate closed container.
Avoid generating dust. Clean up residual material by washing area with water and
detergent. Collect washings for disposal. Do not return material to its original
container.
▪ None known.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling
▪ This is a food ingredient intended for human consumption. Keep containers closed
when not in use. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and
eyes.
Storage
▪ Store in closed containers. Store in an area that is cool, dry, sanitary, well-ventilated,
isolated from all toxic and harmful substances. This product is hygroscopic and tends
to cake on storage. Expected shelf life if stored at recommeneded temperatires: 12
months.
Special Packaging Materials ▪ None known.
Incompatible Materials or
▪ No data available
Ignition Sources
Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment
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Pictograms
▪
Respiratory
▪ For limited exposure use an N95 dust mask. For prolonged exposure use an airpurifying respirator with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. Follow the OSHA
respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are
exceeded or symptoms are experienced.
▪ Wear eye protection.
▪ Wear appropriate gloves.
▪ Wear long sleeves and/or protective coveralls.
Eye/Face
Hands
Skin/Body
General Industrial Hygiene
Considerations
Engineering
Measures/Controls
▪ Wash hands before eating.
▪ Dilution ventilation. Adequate ventilation systems as needed to control concentrations
of airborne contaminants below applicable threshold limit values.
Exposure Limits/Guidelines
Result
ACGIH
STELs Not established
Argentina
Not established
Canada Ontario
Not established
Canada Quebec
Not established
China
16 mg/m3 STEL (free
SiO2 <10%, except
asbestos and toxic
substances. Use PCSTEL of silica When
free SiO2 >10%,
total)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
Monocalcium
Phosphate,
Anhydrous
TWAs
10 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable particles,
recommended); 3
mg/m3 TWA
(respirable particles,
recommended)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
10 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable fraction,
particulate matter
containing no
asbestos and less
than 1% crystalline
silica); 3 mg/m3 TWA
(respirable fraction,
particulate matter
containing no
asbestos and less
than 1% crystalline
silica)
10 mg/m3 TWAEV
(inhalable
particulate); 3 mg/m3
TWAEV (respirable
particulate)
10 mg/m3 TWAEV
(total dust, containing
no asbestos and less
than 1% crystalline
silica)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
Exposure Limits/Guidelines (Con't.)
Result
Monocalcium
Phosphate,
Anhydrous
TWAs
Malaysia
10 mg/m3 TWA
(particulate matter
containing no
asbestos and <1%
crystalline silica,
inhalable fraction); 3
mg/m3 TWA
(particulate matter
containing no
asbestos and <1%
crystalline silica,
New Zealand
10 mg/m3 TWA
(inspirable dust); 3
mg/m3 TWA
(respirable dust)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
OSHA
Singapore
15 mg/m3 TWA (total
dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA 10 mg/m3 PEL
(respirable fraction)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
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as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
8 mg/m3 TWA (free
SiO2 <10%, except
asbestos and toxic
substances. Use PCTWA of silica When
free SiO2 >10%,
total)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
respirable fraction)
(PNOC)
(PNOC)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
Key to abbreviations
MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration
Time-Weighted Averages are based on 8h/day,
40h/week exposures
American Conference of Governmental Industrial
ACGIH =
Hygiene
National Institute of Occupational Safety and
NIOSH =
Health
TWA
Permissible Exposure Level determined by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
PEL
=
STEL
= Short Term Exposure Limits are based on 15-minute exposures
TWAEV = Time-Weighted Average Exposure Value
=
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Form
Appearance/Description
▪ Solid
▪ White powder with no odor.
Color : White
Odor : Odorless
Taste : NDA
Odor Threshold : NDA
Boiling Point:
NDA
Vapor Pressure:
NDA
Melting Point:
NDA
Vapor Density:
NDA
Specific Gravity:
0.59
Evaporation Rate:
NDA
Density:
36.8336 lb(s)/ft³
VOC (Wt.):
NDA
Bulk Density:
NDA
VOC (Vol.):
NDA
pH:
4.2 (@ 1 wt/wt%)
Volatiles (Wt.):
NDA
Water Solubility:
Slightly Soluble
Volatiles (Vol.):
NDA
Solvent Solubility:
NDA
Flash Point:
NDA
Viscosity:
NDA
Flash Point Test Type:
NDA
Half-Life:
NDA
UEL:
NDA
Octanol/Water Partition
coefficient:
NDA
LEL:
NDA
Coefficient of water/oil
distribution:
NDA
Autoignition:
NDA
Bioaccumulation Factor:
NDA
Bioconcentration Factor:
NDA
Biochemical Oxygen
Demand BOD/BOD5:
NDA
Chemical Oxygen
Demand:
NDA
Persistence:
NDA
Degradation:
NDA
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability
Hazardous Polymerization
Conditions to Avoid
Incompatible Materials
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Dusting conditions. Heat extreme humidity.
None known.
None known.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous
Test Type
Dosage
Units
Route
7758-23-8
Species Duration Results
Test Class
Target
Organs
Comments
Acute Toxicity
3986
mg/kg Ingestion/Oral Rat
NDA
LD50
NDA
NDA
NDA
Acute Toxicity
>2
g/kg
Skin
Rabbit
NDA
LD50
NDA
NDA
NDA
Irritation
Eye
Rabbit
NDA
NDA
Severe irritation,
reversible
NDA
Washed
Irritation
Skin
Rabbit
NDA
NDA
Essentially nonirritating
NDA
At 4 hours
Key to abbreviations
LD = Lethal Dose
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecological Fate
Persistence/Degradability
Bioaccumulation Potential
Mobility in Soil
▪
▪
▪
▪
No
No
No
No
data
data
data
data
found
found
found
found
for
for
for
for
product.
product.
product.
product.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Product
▪ Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or
international regulations.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
The listed Transportation Classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in package size, mode of
shipment or other regulatory descriptors.
DOT - United States - Department of Transportation
Shipping Name: Not Regulated
TDG - Canada - Transport of Dangerous Goods
Shipping Name: Not Regulated
IMO/IMDG –International Maritime Transport
Shipping Name: Not Regulated
ADN - Europe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road/Inland Waterway
Shipping Name: Not Regulated
IATA - International Air Transport Association
Shipping Name: Not Regulated
ADR - Europe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road/Inland Waterway
Shipping Name: Not Regulated
RID - Europe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Railways
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Shipping Name: Not Regulated
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
SARA Hazard Classifications ▪ None
Risk & Safety Phrases
▪ None.
Inventory
Component
Phosphoric acid,
calcium salt (2:1)
CAS
7758-23-8
Australia AICS
Canada DSL
Canada NDSL
China
EU EINECS
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Inventory (Con't.)
Component
Phosphoric acid,
calcium salt (2:1)
CAS
7758-23-8
EU ELNICS
Japan ENCS
Korea KECL
New Zealand
Philippines PICCS
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Inventory (Con't.)
Component
Phosphoric acid,
calcium salt (2:1)
CAS
Switzerland SWISS
7758-23-8
No
Canada
Labor
Canada - WHMIS - Classifications of Substances
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Canada - WHMIS - Ingredient Disclosure List
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
Environment
Canada - CEPA - Priority Substances List
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
●
Not Listed
China
Other
China - Annex I & II - Controlled Chemicals Lists
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
China - Dangerous Goods List
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
Croatia
Environment
Croatia - Air Quality - Emission Limits for Stationary Sources
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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Croatia - Air Quality - Limit Values for Gaseous Pollutants
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Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Croatia - Air Quality - Recommended Values for Gaseous Pollutants
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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TSCA
Yes
Europe
Environment
EU - Substances Depleting the Ozone layer (1005/2009) - Annex I Substances
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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EU - Seveso II Directive (96/82/EC) - Qualifying Quantities for Major Accident Notification
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
EU - Seveso II Directive (96/82/EC) - Qualifying Quantities for Safety Report Requirements
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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Other
EU - CLP (1272/2008) - Annex VI - Table 3.2 - Classification
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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EU - CLP (1272/2008) - Annex VI - Table 3.2 - Concentration Limits
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Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
EU - CLP (1272/2008) - Annex VI - Table 3.2 - Labelling
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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EU - CLP (1272/2008) - Annex VI - Table 3.2 - Notes - Substances and Preparations
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Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
EU - CLP (1272/2008) - Annex VI - Table 3.2 - Safety Phrases
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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EU - Hazardous Substances Restricted or Prohibited in Electrical Equipment (2002/95/EC) (RoHS)
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
India
Environment
India - Hazardous Chemical Rules - List of Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
India - Ozone Depleting Substances - Schedule I
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Indonesia
Environment
Indonesia - Hazardous Waste from Non-Specific Sources
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Indonesia - Hazardous Waste from Specific Sources
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Japan
Labor
Japan - ISHL Dangerous Substances
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
●
Not Listed
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Japan - ISHL Designated Carcinogens
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
Japan - ISHL Harmful Substances Prohibited for Manufacture
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Environment
Japan - Air Pollution Control Law - Emission Standards for Air Pollutants
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Inventory - Japan - Industrial Safety and Health Law Substances (ISHL)
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Korea
Labor
Korea - MOE - Harmful Substances
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
●
Not Listed
Korea - ISHA - Name, Toxicity and Protective Measures of New Chemical Substances
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Environment
Korea - MOE - Toxic Chemicals Control Act (TCCA) - Observational Chemicals
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Malaysia
Labor
Malaysia - Occupational Safety & Health - Risk Phrases
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Malaysia - Occupational Safety & Health - Safety Phrases
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Environment
Malaysia - Clean Air Regulations - Noxious and Offensive Substances
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Mexico
Environment
Mexico - Pollutant Release and Transfer Register - Reporting Emissions - Threshold Quantities
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Other
●
Mexico - Hazard Classifications
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
Mexico - Regulated Substances
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
Philippines
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Other
Philippines - Priority Chemical List
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
●
Not Listed
Singapore
Environment
●
Singapore - Air Impurities Emission Limits
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
Singapore - List of Hazardous Substances
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
South Africa
Labor
South Africa - General Machinery Regulations - Notifiable Substances
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Taiwan
Environment
Taiwan - Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act - Threshold Regulated Quantities
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Taiwan - Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act - Classification and Control Levels
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Thailand
Labor
Thailand - Air Contaminant Standards
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
●
Not Listed
Environment
Thailand - Quantities of Chemicals
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
●
Not Listed
Other
Thailand - Hazardous Substances
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
●
Not Listed
United States
Environment
U.S. - CAA (Clean Air Act) - 1990 Hazardous Air Pollutants
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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U.S. - CAA (Clean Air Act) - Class I Ozone Depletors
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
U.S. - CAA (Clean Air Act) - Class II Ozone Depletors
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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U.S. - CERCLA/SARA - Hazardous Substances and their Reportable Quantities
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Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8
Not Listed
U.S. - CERCLA/SARA - Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances EPCRA RQs
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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U.S. - CERCLA/SARA - Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances TPQs
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
U.S. - CERCLA/SARA - Section 313 - PBT Chemical Listing
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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U.S. - RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act) - List for Hazardous Constituents
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
U.S. - SDWA (Safe Drinking Water Act) - CCL (Contaminant Candidate List)
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Vietnam
Environment
Vietnam - Air Quality - Ambient Air Quality Standards
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
●
Vietnam - Air Quality - Industrial Emission Standards
●
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
Vietnam - Air Quality - Maximum Allowable Concentration of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
Monocalcium Phosphate, Anhydrous 7758-23-8 Not Listed
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Other Information
▪ FDA Status: This product meets the compositional requirements of: 21 CFR 182.1217
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
Section 16 - Other Information
Preparation Date
Last Revision Date
Disclaimer/Statement of
Liability
▪ 08/13/2004
▪ 09/20/2010
▪ The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is
made.
Key to abbreviations
NDA = No Data Available
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