SA-0590 Sodium Hexameta Phosphate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA ™ Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating: 1 – Slight Flammability Rating: 0 – None Reactivity Rating: 0 – None Contact Rating: 1 – Slight Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT

Storage

Color Code Orange ( General Storage ) 3.

Potential health effects

Many of the systemic effects given below were taken from toxicity information for other phosphates. Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. Ingestion: Phosphates are slowly and incompletely absorbed when ingested, and seldom result in systemic effects. Such effects, however, have occurred. Symptoms may include vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, blood chemistry effects, heart disturbances and central nervous system effects. The toxicity of phosphates is because of their ability to sequester calcium. Systemic acidosis may result as this material is believed to hydrolyze into phosphoric acid when ingested. Skin Contact: May cause irritation with redness and pain. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness and pain. Chronic Exposure: May sequester calcium and cause calcium phosphate deposits in the kidneys. Chronic ingestion or inhalation may induse systemic phosphorous poisoning. Liver damage, kidney damage, jaw/tooth abnormalities, blood disorders and cardiovascular effects can result. Aggravation of: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, jaw/tooth Pre-existing Conditions: abnormalities or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. ____________________________________________________________________________________________