General Information
Revision date
1998-08-07
Product name
Phosphorus, Red, 99%
Product Synonyms
None
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: dark red. Flammable solid. May cause liver and kidney damage. Danger! May cause severe eye irritation and possible injury. May cause skin irritation. Light sensitive. Highly toxic. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May be fatal if swallowed. Target Organs: Kidneys, liver.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May result in corneal injury. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause liver and kidney damage. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. Chronic exposure can lead to necrosis of the jaw, or 'phossyjaw'.
