Phosphine and Hydrogen Mixture

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification in accordance with paragraph (d) of 29 CFR 1910.1200. Classification in accordance with paragraph (d) of

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Hazard statements

Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs. (cardiovascular system , digestive system , liver , nervous system , respiratory system ) May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (nervous system , respiratory system ) May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Do not breathe gas. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment is urgent, see first aid section of Safety Data Sheet. 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. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Statement(s) of Unknown Acute Toxicity Inhalation 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Statement(s) of Unknown Aquatic Toxicity 80% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute aquatic toxicity.

2.3 Other hazards

May cause frostbite upon sudden release of liquefied gas.