General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-31
Product name
Zinc phosphide
CAS No.
1314-84-7
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H300, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Pieces Dark grey - Black Characteristic Emergency Overview In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fatal if swallowed. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H300 - Fatal if swallowed
Prevention
P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Health hazards
Very toxic if swallowed.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity
