General Information
Revision date
2017-02-05
Product name
VAPORPH3OS Phosphine Fumigant
Product Synonyms
Phosphine gas
Chemical name
Phosphine
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fumigant CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC., 504 CARNEGIE CENTER, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08540, USA
Emergency telephone
(24 hours/day) - For emergency only involving spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident call
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Company Information
company name
CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Gas Hazard Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Compressed Gas Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Hazard Category 1 Skin Corrosion / Irritation Hazard Category 1B Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation Hazard Category 1 Aquatic Environment Acute Hazard Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Collect spillage. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
HNOC), Other Hazards Phosphine gas may react with certain metals and cause corrosion, especially at higher temperatures and relative humidity.