ICSC 1778 - PHOSPHORIC ACID (85% AQUEOUS SOLUTION)

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PHOSPHORIC ACID (85% AQUEOUS SOLUTION)	ICSC: 1778 (December 2022)
Orthophosphoric acid (85% solution)

CAS #: 7664-38-2

UN #: 1805

EC Number: 231-633-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.	NO contact with incompatible materials: See Chemical Dangers	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact of the substance with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing.	Use ventilation, local exhaust and breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Blisters. Serious skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burns in mouth and throat. Burning sensation behind the breastbone. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give nothing to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Harmful to aquatic life See Notes Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

PHOSPHORIC ACID (85% AQUEOUS SOLUTION)

ICSC: 1778

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance CLEAR COLOURLESS ODOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with bases. The substance violently polymerizes under the influence of azo compounds and epoxides. On combustion, forms toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides. Decomposes on contact with alcohols, aldehydes, cyanides, ketones, phenols, esters, sulfides or halogenated organics. This produces toxic fumes. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: H₃O₄P / H₃PO₄ Molecular mass: 98.0 Boiling point: 158°C Melting point: 21.1°C Density (at 25°C): 1.7 g/cm³ Solubility in water: very soluble Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.29 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.77 (estimated) Viscosity: 40 mm²/s at 20°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
CLEAR COLOURLESS ODOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with bases. The substance violently polymerizes under the influence of azo compounds and epoxides. On combustion, forms toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides. Decomposes on contact with alcohols, aldehydes, cyanides, ketones, phenols, esters, sulfides or halogenated organics. This produces toxic fumes. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: H₃O₄P / H₃PO₄
Molecular mass: 98.0
Boiling point: 158°C
Melting point: 21.1°C
Density (at 25°C): 1.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water: very soluble
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.29
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.77 (estimated)
Viscosity: 40 mm²/s at 20°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Serious local effects by all routes of exposure. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions (RADS). Exposure could cause asphyxiation due to swelling in the throat. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on the eyes and the upper respiratory tract have become manifest. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause pneumonitis. See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the upper respiratory tract and lungs. This may result in chronic inflammation and reduced lung function . Mists of this strong inorganic acid are carcinogenic to humans. See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Serious local effects by all routes of exposure.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions (RADS). Exposure could cause asphyxiation due to swelling in the throat. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on the eyes and the upper respiratory tract have become manifest. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause pneumonitis. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the upper respiratory tract and lungs. This may result in chronic inflammation and reduced lung function . Mists of this strong inorganic acid are carcinogenic to humans. See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 mg/m³, as TWA; 3 mg/m³ as STEL. EU-OEL: 1 mg/m³ as TWA; 2 mg/m³ as STEL

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. IARC considers mists of strong inorganic acid to be carcinogenic (group 1). However there is no information available on the carcinogenicity of other physical forms of this substance. Therefore no classification for carcinogenicity under GHS has been applied. UN number 1805 is used for phosphoric acid solutions. For solid phosphoric acid the UN number is 3453. See ICSC 1008.

NOTES

The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
IARC considers mists of strong inorganic acid to be carcinogenic (group 1). However there is no information available on the carcinogenicity of other physical forms of this substance. Therefore no classification for carcinogenicity under GHS has been applied.
UN number 1805 is used for phosphoric acid solutions.
For solid phosphoric acid the UN number is 3453.
See ICSC 1008.

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