ICSC 1608 - POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE

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POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE	ICSC: 1608 (October 2005)
Potassium phosphate, monobasic Phosphoric acid, monopotassium salt

CAS #: 7778-77-0

EC Number: 231-913-4

	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.	Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Nausea.	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.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong bases.
PACKAGING

POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE

ICSC: 1608

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases. The solution in water is a weak acid.	Formula: KH₂PO₄ Molecular mass: 136.1 Melting point: 253°C Density: 2.34 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml: 22

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases. The solution in water is a weak acid.

Formula: KH₂PO₄
Molecular mass: 136.1
Melting point: 253°C
Density: 2.34 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 22

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, 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 ingestion.

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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