White phosphorus, Yellow phosphorus

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ ***************************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Colorless to yellow Physical State: Solid Odor: Odorless when not exposed to air

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

CAUSES BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. MAY CAUSE KIDNEY, LIVER AND BONE DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.

Physical hazards

SUMMARY STATEMENT Flammable solid. Will ignite on contact with air. AQUATIC TOXICITY: Harmful to Aquatic Organisms. *****************************************************************************************************************************************

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Fumes or smoke are respiratory tract irritants. Skin contact: Contact may cause severe burns from chemical and thermal effects. Eye contact: Contact with eye may cause severe burns and/or blindness. Exposure to fumes may cause severe irritation. Ingestion: Highly toxic if ingested. Symptoms of ingestion usually include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Vomit may be smoking, luminescent, and have a garlicky odor. Symptoms may subside and recur in several days more intensely. Ingestion may cause liver and/or kidney damage or death. Target Organs Effected: Kidney (Nephrotoxin), Liver (Hepatotoxin), Respiratory System, Blood (Hematologic), Musculoskeletal System

Potential chronic health

Changes in the blood system and to bones may result from long term over-exposure

Interactions with other chemicals

Which Enhance Toxicity None known

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________________________________________