Phosphoric acid 85% (ultra pure)

Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: Coughing. Dry/sore throat. Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: Respiratory difficulties. Risk of lung oedema.

Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital.

Symptoms: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice.

Symptoms: Corrosion of the eye tissue.

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.html). Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Do not give chemical antidote.

Symptoms: Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa. Nausea. Abdominal pain. Blood in vomit. AFTER INGESTION OF HIGH QUANTITIES: Shock.

Adapt extinguishing media to the environment for surrounding fires.

DIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Non combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard". INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD: Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".

Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Dilute toxic gases with water spray. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it.

Mark the danger area. Prevent dust cloud formation. No naked flames. Wash contaminated clothes. Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation. In case of hazardous reactions: keep upwind. In case of reactivity hazard: consider evacuation.

Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation.

Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers.

Prevent dust cloud formation. Scoop solid spill into closing containers. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Take collected spill to manufacturer/competent authority. Wash clothing and equipment after handling.

Materials: closing containers

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection. Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing. Keep the substance free from contamination. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Keep container tightly closed.

Ventilation at floor level. Keep locked up. Unauthorized persons are not admitted. Meet the legal requirements.

Observe strict hygiene.

Keep away from naked flames/heat.

Gloves

Face shield (EN 166). In case of dust production: protective goggles (EN 166)

Dust production: dust mask with filter type P3

Corrosion-proof clothing (EN 14605). In case of dust production: head/neck protection. Materials for protective clothing: Excellent resistance: Butyl rubber. Natural rubber. neoprene (chloroprene rubber). Nitrile rubber. Polyethylene. Viton. Polyvinylchloride (PVC). Poor resistance: Polyvinylalcohol (PVA)

Stable under normal conditions.

Violent exothermic reaction with (some) bases. Violent to explosive reaction with many compounds e.g.: with (strong) oxidizers and with (strong) reducers. Reacts exothermically with water (moisture).

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Decomposes on exposure to temperature rise: release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (phosphorus oxides). Reacts on exposure to temperature rise with (some) metals: release of highly flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen).

Remove for physicochemical/biological treatment.

Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national regulations. Hazardous waste shall not be mixed together with other waste. Different types of hazardous waste shall not be mixed together if this may entail a risk of pollution or create problems for the further management of the waste. Hazardous waste shall be managed responsibly. All entities that store, transport or handle hazardous waste shall take the necessary measures to prevent risks of pollution or damage to people or animals. Recycle/reuse.

Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001; Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19; Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T4; Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V12

Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001, LP01; IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC03; Tank instructions (IMDG) : T4

PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 852; CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 856