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Phosphoric acid,tripotassium salt, heptahydrate (8CI,9CI)

Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Potassium Phosphate Tribasic, ACS
Product Name BDH0270
Product Code
Manufacturer Effective Date 2/25/2006
EMD Chemicals Inc.
P.O. Box 70
2/25/2006
Print Date
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
Prior to January 1, 2003 EMD Chemicals Inc. was EM
Industries, Inc. or EM Science, Division of EM Industries,
Inc.
For More Information Call In Case of Emergency Call
856-423-6300 Technical Service 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week

TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
Synonym
Material Uses Analytical reagent.

Chemical Family Inorganic salt.
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Component CAS # % by
Weight
Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic, Heptahydrate 22763-02-6 100

Section 3. Hazards Identification
Physical State and Solid. (Solid crystalline powder. Deliquescent solid.)
Appearance
Emergency Overview CAUTION!
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.

Routes of Entry Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Skin May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by
itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant).
Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea.
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11)

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Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by
Overexposure:

Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
Eye Contact
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an
Skin Contact
emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
Inhalation
give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the
Product
Not available.
Auto-ignition
Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points

Not available.
Flammable Limits

Some metallic oxides.
Products of Combustion

Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence
of Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: No.
Explosion Hazards in
Presence of Various
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: No.
Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Protective Clothing (Fire) Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

Not available.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Small Spill and Leak

Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill and Leak

No specific spill kit required for this product.
Spill Kit Information

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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Do
Handling
not ingest.
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
Engineering Controls
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or
mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Eyes Splash goggles.
Body Lab coat.
Respiratory Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Hands Gloves.
Feet Not applicable.
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)

Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing
Personal Protection in
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing
Case of a Large Spill
might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits
Product Name
Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic, Not available.
Heptahydrate

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Not available.
Odor

White.
Color

Solid. (Solid crystalline powder. Deliquescent solid.)
Physical State and
Appearance
338.38 g/mole
Molecular Weight

K3PO4 . 7H2O
Molecular Formula

Not available.
pH

Not available.
Boiling/Condensation
Point
Not available.
Melting/Freezing Point

Not available.
Specific Gravity

Vapor Pressure Not available.

Not available.
Vapor Density

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Not available.
Odor Threshold

Not available.
Evaporation Rate

Not available.
LogKow

Easily soluble in water.
Solubility

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Not available.
Conditions of Instability

Not available.
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
Not available.
Rem/Incompatibility

Hazardous Decomposition POx
Products
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.

Section 11. Toxicological Information
Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic, Heptahydrate
RTECS Number: Not available.
LD50: Not available.
Toxicity
LC50: Not available.
Not available.
Chronic Effects on
Humans
May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). May be hazardous in case of skin contact
Acute Effects on Humans
(irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally,
blistering. May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant).

Synergetic Products Not available.
(Toxicologically)
Irritancy Draize Test: Not available.

Sensitization Not available.

Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.

Toxicity to Reproductive Not available.
System
Teratogenic Effects Not available.
Mutagenic Effects Not available.

Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity

Not available.
BOD5 and CO
Toxicity of the Products of The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Not available.
EPA Waste Number

Material does not have an EPA Waste Number and is not a listed waste, however consultation
Treatment
with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished. Always contact a
permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal
Regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
DOT Classification
RQ: Not applicable.

Not available.
TDG Classification
Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
IMO/IMDG
RQ: Not applicable.
Classification
Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
ICAO/IATA
RQ: Not applicable.
Classification

Section 15. Regulatory Information
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic, Heptahydrate
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic, Heptahydrate
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Potassium
Phosphate, Tribasic, Heptahydrate: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
WHMIS (Canada)

No products were found.
This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product
Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information.
International Regulations
Not available.
EINECS

R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
DSCL (EEC)

International Lists Philippines (RA6969): Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic, Heptahydrate
China: No products were found.
State Regulations No products were found.
California prop. 65: No products were found.

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Section 16. Other Information
National Fire
Fire Hazard
Protection 0
1 0
Association Health Reactivity
(U.S.A.)
Specific Hazard

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Notice to Reader
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for
information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly
trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to
assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the
protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.

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