General Information
Revision date
2009-05-11
Product name
Boron phosphide
CAS No.
20205-91-8
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H300
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
T Toxic F Highly flammable Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 15/29 Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas. R 25 Toxic if swallowed. Classification system HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE Flammability = 2 Reactivity = 3 REACTIVITY 3
2.2 Label elements
Danger 2.12/1 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Danger 3.1/2 - Fatal if swallowed.
Prevention
Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see label). Rinse mouth. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store locked up. (Contd. of page 1)
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 2 Flammability = 2 Reactivity = 3 REACTIVITY 3
