PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE, REAGENT, ACS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Appearance Crystalline powder Physical state Solid Odor No information available

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

Specific treatment is urgent (see .? on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Reacts with water to evolve heat.