General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2026-01-02
Product name
Zinc phosphide
CAS No.
1314-84-7
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 contains one or more substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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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)
H260, H300, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements Flame Skull and Crossbones
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H300 - Fatal if swallowed H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects AUH029 - Contact with water liberates toxic gas AUH032 - Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Precautionary statements
P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates 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 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
