HYPOPHOSPHOROUS ACID, 30 - 52%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview -------------------------- DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. POWERFUL REDUCING AGENT. HEAT MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSIVE DECOMPOSITION, LIBERATING POISONOUS GAS. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 3 - Severe Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Explosive) Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

Storage

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Potential health effects

Inhalation: Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion: Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur. Eye Contact: Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue burns. Chronic Exposure: (from inhalation) Chronic cough and respiratory irritation as well as gastrointestinal disturbances have been reported. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.