Phosphorus trichloride

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Do not breathe vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.