MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 29, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE CHLORINATED

FORMULA:    Na₃PO₄            M.W. = 164.13

SYNONYMS:             TSP, Trisodium Monophosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic

MANUFACTURERS: FMC Corp

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Chlorinated Trisodium Phosphate          56802-99-4     95.75               5 mg/m³ (dust)              NO

Sodium Hypochlorite                            7681-52-9         3.25               2 mg/m³                        NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:                 White solid                               Boiling Point (^oF):                                 NA

Odor:                           Pungent                                    Freezing Point (^oF):                               NA

pH:                               11.8 @ 1% w/w                       Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       NA

Water solubility:            21% @ 77 ^oF w/w                   Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: NA

Vapor Density (air=1)   :           NA                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                NA

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower            NA      Upper              NA     

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

 

Extinguishing Media:                 Not Combustible. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol resistant foam, or method suitable for surrounding fire.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Evacuate unprotected personnel. Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   Not combustible.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Hygroscopic material. Avoid contact with moisture.

Materials to Avoid:                   Aluminum. Deadly carbon monoxide gas could form in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.

Decomposition Products:          None.

Trisodium Phosphate Chlorinated                                                                                                     Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

EYES:              May cause irritation, burns and permanent damage to cornea. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              May cause skin irritation, and burns on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with water for at least 5 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, wash before reuse. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, and coughing. Prolonged contact may cause damage to the respiratory tract and to lung tissue. Remove victim to fresh air, if not breathing perform artificial respiration. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INGESTION:              May cause irritation, or corrosion to mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract. Could cause nausea and vomiting. Drink large amounts of water. Do Not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. If unconscious or in convulsions, take victim immediately to a hospital.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Evacuate unprotected personnel. Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Sweep excess material into containers and dispose of properly. Do not flush any residual to public sewer system or waterways. Notify authorities if entry occurs.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Avoid contact with moisture. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Send to a recycling center.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  None

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           None

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established