International Chemical Safety Cards

TRIPHENYL PHOSPHITE ICSC: 1124
TRIPHENYL PHOSPHITE
Phosphorous acid, triphenyl ester
(C6H5O)3P/C18H15O3P
Molecular mass: 310.3
CAS # 101-02-0
RTECS # TH1575000
ICSC # 1124
UN # 2811
EC # 015-105-00-7
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
  • INHALATION
    		• Burning sensation. Cough. Unconsciousness.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety goggles or face shield.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs.

    Xi symbol
    R: 36/38
    S: 28
    UN Hazard Class: 6.1
    UN Packing Group: III
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 1124 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    TRIPHENYL PHOSPHITE ICSC: 1124

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS TO PALE YELLOW SOLID OR OILY LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes (phosphorus oxides). Reacts with strong oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20░C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on nervous system. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 360░C
    Melting point: 22-24░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
    		 Solubility in water: None
    Flash point: 218░C (o.c.)░C
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: >3.0
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    NOTES
    This substance caused delayed neurotoxicity in animal experiments.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-835
    NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1124 TRIPHENYL PHOSPHITE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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