PHOSPHOROUS ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H413

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 4 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 0 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Metal Corrosion Category 1, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Chronic Aquatic

Hazard categories

4 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original container. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.