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EC number: 918-594-3 | CAS number: 7723-14-0
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General information: Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Take for medical treatment;
After inhalation: In the event of symptoms seek medical advice.
After contact with skin: In case of contact with skin, clean with soap and water.
In case of skin burns caused by contact with phosphorus, immediately physically remove any phosphorus adhering to the skin with water (e.g. by using a brush) and douse with a 2% copper sulphate solution. Cover wounds with a sterile dressing, and
keep moist in all circumstances. Immediate medical treatment necessary, as untreated burns can result in slow-healingwounds
and toxication with phosphorus yellow.
After contact with eyes: In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice
After ingestion: If swallowed do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice and show safety datasheet or label
Advice to doctor
Treatment: After a burn to the skin caused by phosphorus, any residual product adhering to the wound must be removed mechanically with
a brush in order to prevent further burns or toxic effects through dermal absorption of yellow phosphorus. The wound must
then be rinsed immediately with a commercial solution of 2% copper sulphate in order to neutralise anyresidual yellow phos-
phorous. Any such wound must be kept damp in all circumstances during movement of the victim for further medical treatment,
so that any residual yellow phosphorus does not lead to further inflammation.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: water with detergent, water spray jet, water mist, sand, foam
Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons: gaseous extinguishing media, carbon dioxide
Special hazards from the substance itself,
its combustion products or from its vapours: In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Phosphorus oxides
(eg. phosphorus pentoxide). Phosphorus pentoxide in air forms a dense,
non-transparent, corrosive mist of phosphoric acid.
Special protective equipment for firefighting: Use self-contained breathing apparatus
In case of fire, use acid-resistant equipment / personal protective equipment.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Do not inhale dust.
Avoid dust formation.
See: Exposure controls and personal protection.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow entry to drains, water courses or soil
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Dampen, pick up mechanically and dispose of as prescribed
Do not allow to dry out
Avoid raising dust
Carefully oxidise small amounts (e.g. with diluted bleaching powder solution, hydrogen
peroxide solution)
Handling and storage
Advice on safe handling: Avoid the formation and deposition of dust.
Avoid impact, friction and electro-static loading; risk of ignition!
Earth vessels and equipment well.
Use antistatic tools.
Keep working area moist and well ventilated.
Ensure that dried product residues are re-dampened before transferring, handling or transporting.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking.
Take precautions against accumulation of electrostatic charge
Render equipment and apparatus inert (nitrogen, inert gases) and earth before putting into operation
Avoid impact, friction and accumulation of electrostatic charge
Use only spark-proof tools
Avoid formation of dust
Always keep working area moist and well-ventilated
Cover extinguished areas with 10% copper sulphate or sode solution. Detergents may be added to the solutions
Temperature class : T3
Fire class : A
Dust explosion class :
ST2 Capable of dust explosionAdvice on storage compatibility
Do not store with strong oxidizing agents
Further information on storage conditions
Store and handle under nitrogen
Keep container tightly closed
Storage stability
When stored in unopened container, the product is stable for at least 12 month.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 1338
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN 1338
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 1338
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Phosphorus, amorphous
- Chemical name:
- Red Phosphorus
- Labels:
- 4.1
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN 1338
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Phosphorus, amorphous
- Chemical name:
- red phosphorus
- Labels:
- 4.1
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Occupational exposure controls
Hygiene measures: Clean skin thoroughly after work; apply skin cream.
Respiratory protection : Particle filter half mask, filter P2
Hand protection : Nitrile rubber gloves.
Minimum breakthrough time (glove): not applicable
Minimum thickness (glove): Not determined, Observe the information of the glove manufacturers on permeability and breakthrough times and other workplace requirements
Eye protection : safety glasses/face shield
Body protection : antistatic boots, fire-resistant protective clothing
Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition : > 400 °C, Method : DTA
Hazardous reactions: Risk of dust explosions.
Reactions with peroxides.
Explosive reactions with oxidising agents such as potassium chlorate and/or peroxides.
At high temperatures small amounts of hydrogen phosphide are formed with water.
Hazardous decomposition products like Hydrogen phosphide and White/yellow phosphorus
Conditions to avoid: sparks, Thermal decomposition, ignition, shock, friction,
Materials to avoid: oxidants
Disposal considerations
Personal precautions: Do not inhale dust. Avoid dust formation. (See: Exposure controls and personal protection.)
Environmental precautions: Do not allow entry to drains,water courses or soil
Methods for cleaning up/taking up: Dampen, pick up mechanically and dispose of as prescribed. Do not allow to dry out. Avoid raising dust
Carefully oxidise small amounts (e.g. with diluted bleaching powder solution, hydrogen peroxide solution)
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