Phosphoric acid

Remove victim into fresh air. Allow the affected person to rest. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Remove contaminated clothing while rinsing. Rinse skin immediately with mild soap and plenty of water. (at least 20') (shower if necessary). Consult doctor if irritation develops.

Rinse immediately thoroughly and long (at least 15 min.) with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses. Consult eye doctor. Keep rinsing or dripping the eye during transport.

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse mouth with water. Give victim plenty of water to drink. Take the patient IMMEDIATELY to the hospital.

Extinguishing powder, Alcohol resistant foam, Water spray.

Heavy water stream.

Fire may liberate toxic and biting vapours of phosphoric oxides.

Apply water spray or fog to cool nearby equipment.

Evacuate all personnel immediately and ventilate area. Avoid breathing vapour and contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Shut off leaks if without risks. Dike in the spilled product as much as possible with inert material. Prevent entry of product in public water, sewers or soil.

Collect the spillage in closable, corrosion resistant, suitable disposal containers.

STRONG HYGIENE! Avoid breathing vapour and contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear recommended personal protective equipment. (See section 8) Avoid heating, splashing and formation of vapour when emptying, pouring, diluting or dissolving the product. When diluting, always pour the acid solution upon the water, never the other way round.

Keep only in the original, safely locked container in a well ventilated and dark place. All dangerous products should be placed on a drip tray or should be barreled.

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

Ventilation ( If possible through the floor ), Local exhaust .

Suitable material for safety gloves (EN 374): The suitability (break trough time, material thickness, ...) for a specific workplace should be discussed with the producers of the protective gloves. Butyl rubber , PVC .

Closed safety glasses or face shield.

CE-approved gas respirator ( Filter type BE/P2).

Suitable protective clothing ( Acid proof ).

See sections 6, 7, 12 en 13.

Stable at normal circumstances.

Reacts violently with oxidizing agents and lyes.

The substance decomposes on heating to form pyrophosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, phosphorous pentoxide. Contact with metallic substances may release inflammable hydrogen gas. Contact with : Acids => Creation of toxic gases. ( Sulfides , Cyanides )

High temperatures , Light .

Oxidizing agents , Bases , Several metals , Acids .

Pyrophosphoric acid , Metaphosphoric acid , Phosphorus pentoxide , Sulfides , Cyanides .

The product has to be destroyed according to national or local legislation, by a company specialised in handling hazardous waste products.

The product has to be destroyed according to national or local legislation, by a company specialised in handling hazardous waste products.