General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2026-01-02
Product name
1,2-Bis(phosphine)ethane
CAS No.
5518-62-7
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H252, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 2 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation B Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame Corrosion
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H252 - Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P302 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages 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 P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P420 - Store separately P422 - Store contents under inert gas P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 2 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation B Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
