ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE 0472

April 1997
CAS No: 20859-73-8 Aluminum phosphide
RTECS No: BD1400000 AlP
UN No: 1397 Molecular mass: 58
EC No: 015-004-00-8

TYPES OF
HAZARD/ ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE

FIRE Not combustible but forms NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO Special powder, dry sand, NO other
flammable gas on contact with smoking. NO contact with acid(s) and agents. NO water.
water or damp air. Gives off irritating water.
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion on contact

with acid(s) and water.

EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

STRICT HYGIENE!

Inhalation Sore throat. Cough. Shortness of Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
breath. Headache. Dizziness. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Nausea. Vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

Skin Redness. Burning sensation. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.

Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap. Wear protective gloves
when administering first aid.

Eyes Redness. Safety goggles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.

Ingestion Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Induce vomiting (ONLY IN
Abdominal pain. Headache. work. Wash hands before eating. CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for
Convulsions. Shock or collapse. medical attention.
Unconsciousness.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Do NOT F Symbol Airtight. Do not transport with food
wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into T+ Symbol and feedstuffs.
sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then N Symbol
remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter R: 15/29-28-32-50
the environment. Personal protection: complete S: (1/2-)3/9/14-30-36/37-45-61
protective clothing including self-contained breathing UN Hazard Class: 4.3
apparatus. UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1
UN Pack Group: I

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-43GWT2-I Fireproof. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from
acids, water food and feedstuffs. Dry.

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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
DARK GREY OR DARK YELLOW CRYSTALS. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its
aerosol and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on contact with water, moist air and Inhalation risk
acids producing highly flammable and toxic gases (phosphine, Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
see ICSC 0694). airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Hydrolysis in
atmospheric moisture or perspiration may yield gaseous
Occupational exposure limits phosphine which can be inhaled.
TLV not established.
Effects of short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory
tract. Inhalation of phosphine liberated from aluminium phosphide
may cause lung oedema (see Notes). The substance may cause
effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system and
respiratory tract, resulting in impaired functions and respiratory
failure. Exposure may result in death.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point: >1000/C Solubility in water: reaction
Relative density (water = 1): 2.9

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Commercial formulations for fumigations usually contain 57% of active ingredient.
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water.
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.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Alutal, Celphide, Celphine, Celphos, Delicia Gastoxin, Detia Gas-Ex-B, Detia Gas-Ex-P, Detia Gas-Ex-T, L fume, Phosfume, Phostek,
Phostoxin, Quickfos, and Zedesa are trade names.
Also consult ICSC 0694 for Phosphine.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections EU classification, Emergency Response.

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