Phosphine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Liquefied gas Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 1 ( cardiovascular system , central nervous system , intestinal tract , stomach , respiratory system ) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H370 Causes damage to organs. （cardiovascular system , central nervous system , intestinal tract , stomach , respiratory system ） H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe gas. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P308+P311 If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see label). P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410 Protect from sunlight.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Frostbite may occur from contact with liquefied gas.