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General Information
Revision date
2010-09-01
Product name
Phosphorus pentoxide
Product Synonyms
Phosphoric anhydride
CAS No.
1314-56-3
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GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Appearance White Physical State Solid odor odorless Target Organs Skin, Respiratory system, Eyes, Gastrointestinal tract (GI)
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Causes severe burns. Skin Causes severe burns. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Causes severe burns. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Causes severe burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
None known. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
