Material Safety Data Sheet

 

Product Name:                 pH Down  - Phosphoric Acid

Issue Date: Feb 96/ Revision 1

 

Company Name                    Growth Technology Ltd

Address:                                                Unit 66, Taunton Trading Estate, TAUNTON TA2 6RX  U.K.

Tel/Fax:                                  Phone: 01823 325291                            Fax: 01823 325487

e-mail                                      info@growthtechnology.co.uk

 

Product Name:                      pH Down - a solution of 81% Phosphoric Acid

 

Product Use:                         For use in the adjustment of pH in hydroponic nutrient solutions.

 

Main Ingredient:                  Phosphoric Acid

Concentrations:                    >25%

Hazard Identification:          (C) Corrosive

Risk Phase:                            Causes burns

Safety Phases:                      Keep locked up and out of reach of children

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice.

In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label) where possible).

 

Hazard to Man                      CAUSES BURNS

Skin Contact:                        Harmful if absorbed, extremely destructive to skin.

Eye contact:                          Extremely destructive

Swallowing:                           Harmful if swallowed

Inhalation:                             Harmful if inhaled.  Extremely destructive to tissue of mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.  May be fatal as a result of spasm, inflamation and pulmonary edema.

Other information:                Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shotness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.

                                               

Skin Contact:                        Wash skin with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION if soreness persists.

Eye contact:                          Flush eyes with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION if soreness persists.

Inhalation:                             If inhaled then remove to fresh air.  If not breathing then give artificial respiration.  If breathing difficult give oxygen.

Ingestion:                              If swallowed wash mouth with water, provided person is conscious. . OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

 

Suitable extinguishing media:

Media:                                    Non combustible material.  Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.

 

Personal Precautions:          Evacuate the area, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves.

Environmental Precautions:

                                                Prevent spilled product entering public water supplies, natural waterways or sewers.  If product has entered a water course or sewer or has contaminated soil or vegetation then notify the authorities.

Methods for cleaning up:   Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up keep in a closed container and hold for waster disposal.  Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick up is complete.

 

Handling:                               Wear appropriate NiOSH/MSHA approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, other resistant clothing.  Mechanical exhaust required.  Safety shower and eye bath available.  Face shield (8" minimum).  Avoid prolonged exposure.  Wash thoroughly after handling. 

Storage:                                 Corrosive, keep tightly closed and in a cool dry place.

                               

General:                                  Corrosive, so avoid prolonged and repeated exposure.  Avoid breathing vapour.  Avoid contact with eyes and clothing.

Personal -    Respiratory:     Use an approved respirator

                                Hands:   Acid resistanr rubber gloves

                                Eyes:      Chemical safety goggles

                                Skin:       Acid resistant apron / gauntlets.

 

Appearance:                         Colourless liquid                 

Odour:                                    Odourless

pH:                                          N/A

Boiling Point:                        N/A

Melting Point:                       N/A

Flash Point:                           N/A

Flammability:                         N/A

Autoflammability:                N/A

Explosive properties:           N/A

Oxidising properties:           N/A

Vapour Pressure:                  85% w/w, 2.2 min at 20 ^oC

Relative density:                  1.685 (85%)

Solubility:                              Extremely soluble in water

 

Conditons to avoid:             None

Materials to avoid:               Forms a detonable mixture with nitromethane.  Strong bases and finely powdered materials.

Potential Dangerous Decomposition Products:

                                                Nature of products not known.

 

Oral rabbit LD50:                  1530mg/Kg

Skin Rabbit LD50:                2740mg/Kg

Chronic Effects:                    Damage to the kidneys and damage to the liver.

 

None.

For small quantities:            Cautiously add to a large stirred excess of water.  Adjust the pH to neutral, separate any insoluble solids or liquids and package them for hazardous waste disposal.  Flush the aqueous solution down the drain with plenty of water.  The hydrolysis and neutralisation may generate heat and fumes which can be controlled by the rate of addition.

 

UN No:                                   1805

HAZCHEM Code:                2R

Class                                      8

Packaging Group: (III)

IMDG/ICAO:                        8204

FMS No:                                8-08

MFAG No:                            700

Tremcard No:                        CC HDS 76

 

Label for Supply

Risk Phases:                          R34         Causes burns.

Safety Phases:                      S1/2        Keep locked up and out of reach of children

S26          In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice.

S45          In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label) where possible).

 

User Responsibility:            This Safety Data Sheet provides the Health & Safety information.  Individuals handling this product should be informed of the recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information.

 

Published in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994.

 

Date of Issue:  Feb 96/ Revision 1