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First-aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General information

Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

After inhalation

Get medical advice/ attention.

After contact with skin

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty of water.

After contact with eyes

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

After ingestion

Get medical attention immediately.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms

No symptoms known currently.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment

If swallowed, flush stomach.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water mist

Foam

Dry powder

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons

Not applicable

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Phosphorus oxides (eg Phosphorus pentoxide)

In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Phosphorus oxides (eg Phosphorus pentoxide)

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighting

Self-contained breathing apparatus

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Self-contained breathing apparatus

In case of fire, use acid-resistant equipment / personal protective equipment.

Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons must be kept away.

Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons must be kept away.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

6.2. Environmental precautions

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

Dispose of contaminated material as prescribed

Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Provide adequate ventilation.

Use only acid resistent equipment.

Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are located close to the working place.

Hygiene measures

Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Clean skin thoroughly after work; apply skin cream.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away sources of ignition.

Processing may lead to evolution of flammable volatiles.

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Further information on storage conditions

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Protect from moisture.

Protect against water.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
2920
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Phosphoric acid
Isopropyl alcohol
Language:
English
Labels:
corrosive, flammable
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
2920
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Phosphoric acid
Isopropyl alcohol
Language:
English
Labels:
corrosive, flammable
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
2920
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Phosphoric acid
Isopropyl alcohol
Labels:
corrosive, flammable
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
2920
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Phosphoric acid
Isopropyl alcohol
Labels:
corrosive, flammable
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Exposure controls / personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Exposure limit values

orthophosphoric acid

EC number:

231-633-2

CAS number :

7664-38-2

Regulatory basis / Regulatory list

Revision

Type of value

Values

Remarks

Europe. Commission Directive 2000/39/EC establishing a first list of indicative occupational exposure limit values

2000-06-16

Limit Value - eight hours

1 mg/m3

Europe. Commission Directive 2000/39/EC establishing a first list of indicative occupational exposure limit values

2000-06-16

Short term exposure limit

2 mg/m3

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Use local exhaust to minimize exposure and fire hazard due to low flash point of the material.

Exhaust fans with explosion-proof drives

General protective measures

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Hand protection :

Nitrile rubber gloves.

Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 120 min

Minimum thickness / gloves 0,35 mm

Impervious butyl rubber gloves

These types of protective gloves are offered by various manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers´ detailed statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular working conditions under which the gloves are being used.

Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 120 min

Minimum thickness / gloves 0,5 mm

Eye protection :

Safety glasses

Body protection :

acid-resistant protective clothing

Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

See section 10.3. "Possibility of hazardous reactions"

10.2. Chemical stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reactions with strong alkalies.

Exothermic reaction

Ignition of vapors may lead to explosion

The substance or mixture does not emit flammable gases in contact with water.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

None known.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Alkalis

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Flammable gases/vapours

Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product

In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special waste incineration plant

Uncleaned packaging

Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for recycling