General Information
Revision date
2015-05-01
Product name
0.67% - <2% Phosphine in Hydrogen
Emergency telephone
Outside the US: 703-527-3887 (Call collect
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Compressed gas Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Toxic if inhaled. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. (Cardiovascular system , digestive system , liver , nervous system , respiratory system ) Causes damage to nervous system and respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces - No smoking. Do not breathe gas. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
Leaking gas fire. Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite.