Phosphorus trichloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H373

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Respiratory system Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Reacts violently with water Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Reacts violently with water In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled

Prevention

Do not allow contact with water Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep container tightly closed Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear respiratory protection

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

May cause pulmonary edema Light sensitive

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Reacts violently with water Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled