PHOSPHOROUS RED

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE SOLID. MAYIGNITE FROM FRICTION OR ROUGH HANDLING. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAYBE HARMFULIFSW ALLOWED OR INHALED. SAF-T-DATA Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Life) Flammability Rating: 3 - Severe (Flammable) Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate Contact Rating: 3 - Severe Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COA T& APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Not considered highly toxic but acute exposure may cause coughing, bronchitis, possible liver or kidney impairment if contaminated with yellow phosphorus. Ingestion: Red phosphorus is not readily absorbed and, in pure form, is considered non-poisonous. However, possible contamination with the yellow form must be considered, and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or garlic odor on breath will indicate poisoning by the latter. The estimated lethal adult human dose for white phosphorus is 50 - 100 mg. Skin Contact: Red phosphorous is not harmful to skin. If contaminated with white phosphorus, however, contact may cause deep, slow healing burns. Eye Contact: Red phosphorus causes eye irritation. If contaminated with yellow phosphorus, eye contact can cause severe irritation and burns. Chronic Exposure: Chronic ingestion or inhalation may induce systemic phosphorous poisoning. Liver damage, kidney damage, jaw/tooth abnormalities, blood disorders and cardiovascular effects can result. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, jaw/tooth abnormalities, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.