Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
20859-73-8
Name of the chemical
Aluminium phosphide; Aluminium phosphide releasing phosphine (under BPR)
Concentration
56%
General Information
Revision date
2025-07-01
Product name
Aluminium Phosphide Tablets
Product Synonyms
Aluminium phosphide (fumigant) 560 g/kg Fumigant Registration Holder Erintrade cc t/a RT Chemicals, C.C Reg. No.: CK2001/036403/23 44 Kerk Street, Lichtenburg North West, South Africa 2740
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This remedy is restricted due to acute toxicity. This remedy may only be sold to and used by a registered pest control operator, or by someone under the supervision of a registered pest control operator, and only for those uses covered by the pest control operator’s scope of registration, and only as directed on this label
supplier name
Registration Holder
Emergency telephone
+27 12 006 0063, +27 82 446 8946, (+27 21) 931 6129, (+27 21) 689 5227
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Company Information
company name
Enviro Bio-Chem (Pty) Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H300, H311, H318, H330, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard categories
Hazard statements In contact with water emit Category 1 H260 flammable gas Acute toxicity oral Category 2 H300 Acute toxicity dermal Category 3 H311 Serious Eye damage Category 1 H318 Acute toxicity inhalation Category 1 H330 Aquatic Toxicity Acute Category 1 H400
Most important adverse effects
The most important adverse physiochemical effects: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously The most important adverse human health effects: Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage, Toxic if in contact with skin
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H300: Fatal if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P103: Read label before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P260: Avoid breathing dust/fume/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling. 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. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284: In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see supplementary first aid instructions on this Safety Data Sheet). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P391: Collect spillage. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/ national regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
In contact with water emit Category 1 H260 flammable gas Acute toxicity oral Category 2 H300 Acute toxicity dermal Category 3 H311 Serious Eye damage Category 1 H318 Acute toxicity inhalation Category 1 H330 Aquatic Toxicity Acute Category 1 H400 The most important adverse effects: The most important adverse physiochemical effects: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously The most important adverse human health effects: Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage, Toxic if in contact with skin. Label elements: Signal word: Danger
