Quickphos Fumigation Products

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H300, H331, H400

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R23, R28, R32, R15/29. Toxic by inhalation. Very toxic if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic, highly flammable gas. Contact with water liberates very toxic, highly flammable gas. H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. AUH029: Contact with water liberates toxic gas. H300: Fatal if swallowed. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S14, S20, S38, S36/37. Keep away from water or any product containing water. When using, do not eat or drink. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

SUSMP Classification

S7

ADG classification

Class 6.1 Toxic substances

UN Number

3048, ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE PESTICIDE ERMA Number: HSR001636 Haz Classes: 4.3A, 6.1A, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.3A Group Standard: No data

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P260: Do not breathe dusts. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing See Section 4 of this SDS. P391: Collect spillage if safe to do so. P370+P378: In case of fire, use dry agent or dry sand. Water MUST NOT be allowed to come into contact with the product since a dangerous reaction will take place, liberating toxic, flammable phosphine gas.

Storage

P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P405: Store locked up. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Greenish-grey pellets or tablets. Presented as such or as blankets or bags. Odour: Strong characteristic odour, reminiscent of garlic, carbide or decaying fish.

Health hazards

Aluminium phosphide is not absorbed dermally; the main routes of exposure are through ingestion and inhalation. It is highly toxic via both these routes. The reported rodent oral LD50 is 11.5 mg/kg for the refined version, with that for the technical compound presumably lower. Aluminium phosphide ingested orally reacts with water and stomach acids to produce phosphine gas, which may account in a large part for observed toxicity. Very toxic if swallowed, toxic if inhaled.

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Symptoms of mild to moderate acute Aluminium phosphide toxicity include nausea, abdominal pain, tightness in chest, excitement, restlessness, agitation and chills. Symptoms of more severe toxicity include, diarrhoea, cyanosis, difficulty breathing, pulmonary oedema, respiratory failure, tachycardia (rapid pulse) and hypotension (low blood pressure), dizziness and/or death. Convulsions have been reported in laboratory animals exposed to high concentrations of phosphine. Mild exposure is reversible. Inhalation Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure of aluminium phosphide is considered to be unlikely. However, there is a risk of inhalation of phosphine gas in normal use if no protective measures have been taken, and inhaled dust will liberate phosphine by reacting with body moisture. See symptoms above. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product may be irritating to the skin. Note however that product will react with skin moisture, liberating phosphine gas which is toxic if inhaled. See symptoms above. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product will react with eye moisture, liberating phosphine gas which is toxic if inhaled. See symptoms above. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely because of the nature of the product as sold. However, data shows that this product is very toxic. See symptoms above. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.