J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE  -- 6810-00-275-8138
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8138
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1314-56-3
RTECS #:TH3945000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT: SEVERE IRRITATION OR
    BURNS. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT CORNEAL DAMAGE AND
    BLINDNESS MAY OCCUR. SKIN CONTACT: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS.
    INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRA TORY TRACT. INGESTION:
    SEVERE BURNS, ULCERATION OF MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH. NAUSEA,
    VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STATED IN THE MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMIN ATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:
    REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS WITH
    WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    AWAY FROM WATER OR LOCATIONS WHERE WATER MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH
    FIRE. STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, FLAME, OR IGNITION.
    KEEP MATERIAL DRY, REACTION WITH WATER CAN GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT
    TO IGNITE MATERIALS THAT BURN. OPEN CONTAINER CAREFULLY. WAER
    GOGGLES, FACE SHI ELD, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED B REATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR
    DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DANGER: CAUSES BURNS, REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER. MAY GENERATE
    SUFFICIENT HEAT TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATH DUST. KEEP IN TIGHTLY
    CLOSED CO NTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=360.C, 680.F
Vapor Density:4.9(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:2.38 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WHITE CRYSTALS, ACID ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, AMMONIA, SODIUM , POTASSIUM, STRONG BASES, MOST COMMON METALS,
    HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, ALCOHOLS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MOISTURE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. (REPORTABLE QUANTITY=1 LB.)

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