ICSC 1469 - PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE

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PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE	ICSC: 1469 (August 2002)
Sodium tripolyphosphate Sodium triphosphate Triphosphoric acid, pentasodium salt, anhydrous

CAS #: 7758-29-4

EC Number: 231-838-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE

ICSC: 1469

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including phosphorus oxides.	Formula: Na₅P₃O₁₀ Molecular mass: 367.9 Melting point: 622°C Density: 2.52 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 14.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including phosphorus oxides.

Formula: Na₅P₃O₁₀
Molecular mass: 367.9
Melting point: 622°C
Density: 2.52 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 14.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The aerosol is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The aerosol is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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