General Information
Revision date
2013-04-11
Product name
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Product Synonyms
Metaphosphoric Acid, Hexasodium Salt
CAS No.
10124-56-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Millipore Corp
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Millipore Corp
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Emergency overview : CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid. [Flakes. Pellets. Powder.]
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion : May be harmful if swallowed. Skin : May cause skin irritation. Eyes : May cause eye irritation. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : None known. See toxicological information (section 11)
