SILVER FERN CHEMICAL

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1 SILVER FERN CHEMICAL Safety Data Sheet SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION Product Name: CAS Number: Chemical Name: Polyphosphoric Acid Synonyms: Condensed phosphoric acid Company Business Contact Silver Fern Chemical, Inc. Customer Service: Queen Anne Avenue North Suite #C Seattle WA 98109, USA 24 Hour Emergency Contact Infotrac Outside USA & Canada SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Danger H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS # Content (W/W) Ingredients % Polyphosphoric Acid Effective Date: 07/02/2014 Page 1 of 6

2 SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES If irritation or other symptoms (as noted above) occur or persist from any route of exposure, remove the affected individual from the area: see a physician/get medical attention. Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital. Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special hazards arising from the chemical: Thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides and/or phosphine, Phosphoric acid Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. See section 9 for additional information. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains, public sewer, water systems or surface waters. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: As with any chemical product, use good laboratory/workplace procedures. Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Always wash before eating, smoking or using the facilities. Use under wellventilated conditions. Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid drinking, tasting, swallowing or ingesting this product. Avoid routine inhalation of dust of any kind. Exercise care when emptying containers, sweeping, mixing or doing other tasks which can create dust. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in the work area. Storage: Store cool and dry, under well-ventilated conditions. Store this material away from incompatible substances (see section 10). Do not store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers. Keep container closed when not in use. Empty container contains residual product which may exhibit hazards of product. Do not reuse empty container without commercial cleaning or reconditioning. Effective Date: 07/02/2014 Page 2 of 6

3 SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Engineering controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Eye/face protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face shield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin and body protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Respiratory protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. General protection: Eyewash fountains and safety showers are recommended in the work area. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Odor ph Melting point/freezing Point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Liquid n/a n/a Melting point/range: 16 C (61 F) 300 C (572 F) at 1,013 hpa (760 mmhg) Solubility Vapor pressure Vapor Density Relative Density g/cm 3 Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature: Surface tension SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: None known. Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Effective Date: 07/02/2014 Page 3 of 6

4 Possibility of hazardous reactions: No data available Conditions to avoid: Keep away from direct sunlight. Avoid moisture. Incompatible materials: Bases, Reacts with water to generate heat and form phosphoric acid. The reaction is not violent. Hazardous decomposition products: SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects: Acute toxicity Inhalation: Dermal: Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Aspiration hazard Additional Information RTECS: Not available Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence Effective Date: 07/02/2014 Page 4 of 6

5 SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT (US) UN number: 3264 Class: 8 Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Polyphosphoric acid) Marine pollutant: No Poison Inhalation Hazard: No IMDG UN number: 3264 Class: 8 Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Polyphosphoric acid) Marine pollutant: No IATA UN number: 3264 Class: 8 Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Polyphosphoric acid) Marine pollutant: No This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this product. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material. SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA 302 Components SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. SARA 313 Components SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313. Effective Date: 07/02/2014 Page 5 of 6

6 SARA 311/312 Hazards Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard Massachusetts Right To Know Components No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act. Pennsylvania Right To Know Components Polyphosphoric Acid CAS-No New Jersey Right To Know Components Polyphosphoric Acid CAS-No California Prop. 65 Components This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm. SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. Eye Dam. Serious eye damage H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. Skin Corr. Skin corrosion HMIS Rating Health hazard: 3 Chronic Health Hazard: * Flammability: 0 Physical Hazard: 0 NFPA Rating Health hazard: 3 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY The information on this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. Some information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the substance itself. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. <end of document> Effective Date: 07/02/2014 Page 6 of 6