MONSANTO CO -- PHOSPHORIC ACID  -- 6810-00-264-6722
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHOSPHORIC ACID
MSDS Date:12/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6722
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MONSANTO CO
Address:800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63167
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-694-2333
Emergency Phone Num:314-694-1000 COLLECT
CAGE:76541
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MONSANTO COMPANY
Address:800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
Box:City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63167
Country:US
Phone:314-694-6661 OR 800-332-3111
CAGE:76541

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
Fraction by Wt: 75 - 85%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 3,500-4,400 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE. ACUTE- EYE:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION, BURNS, PERMANENT TISSUE DAMAGE. SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION. NO IMMEDIATE BURNING SENSATIONS MAY BE EXPECTED.
    INHALED:MIST/VAPORS MAY CAUSE SEVE RE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
    ORAL:MAY CAUSE SEVERE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IRRITATION & BURNS, TISSUE
    DAMAGE.CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE. SEVERE EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND
    DIGESTIVE TRACTS IRRITATION AND BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMI TING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER/MILK. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT WITH METALS TO LIBERATE
    HYDROGEN, A FLAMMABLE GAS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FACE PROTECTION, RUBBER BOOTS, APRON AND
    GLOVES. DIKE SPILL WITH SAND OR CLAY TO KEEP IT OUT OF SEWER
    SYSTEM. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. REQUIRES GOOD VENTILATION AS CO2
    IS PRODUCED. PLACE NEUTRAL IZED SPILL IN DOT APPROVED DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN PLASTIC, RUBBER-LINED OR 316
    STAINLESS STEEL TANKS DESINED FOR H3PO4. STORE DRUMS AWAY FROM HEAT
    AND OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING MISTS OR VAPORS. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF LEVELS EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED HEALTH
    STANDARDS, WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR FOR
    ACID. FOR EMERGENCY USE, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE
    MODE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHI NG APPARATUS (SCBA).
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL
    INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW OSHA'S PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275F-309F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:0.5F - 70F
Vapor Pres:0.03 @ 68F
Spec Gravity:1.575 - 1.692
pH:< 2
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, SYRUPY LIQUID - NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, METALS, SULFIDES AND SULFITES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
    REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 5000 LBS.

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