Phosphoric acid
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
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Health Hazard
Safety Data Sheets
| Manufacturer | Download |
|---|---|
| Acros Organics | Download PDF |
| Alfa Aesar | Download PDF |
| Sigma Aldrich | Download PDF |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H314 |
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H331 |
Toxic if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H402 |
Harmful to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 1 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 1 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH STEL | 3 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 1000 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Thick, colorless, odorless, crystalline solid.
| Boiling Point | 415°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.03 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.87 (pure) 1.33 (50% solution) |
NFPA 704 Diamond
0
3
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
mild irritation of the eyes, upper respiratory tract, and skin
Synonyms
white phosphoric acid; orthophosphoric acid; metaphosphoric acid
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 1004
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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