HUMMEL CHEMICAL COMP.INC. -- PHOSPHORUS,RED  -- 6810-00D000505
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHOSPHORUS,RED
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000505
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HUMMEL CHEMICAL COMP.INC.
Emergency Phone Num:201-754-1800
CAGE:8A933
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HUMMEL CHEMICAL COMP.INC.
CAGE:8A933

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

Ingred Name:RED PHOSPHORUS(AMORPHOUS)
CAS:7723-14-0
RTECS #:TH3495000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
ACGIH TLV:UNSPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO EYES;OTHERWISE ESSENTIALLY
    HARMLESS & NON-TOXIC UNLESS CONTAM BY HIGHLY TOXIC YELL.P.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER &
    SOAP.CAUTION:AVOID BRUSHING-FRICTION COULD IGNITE MATERIAL ON SKIN
    OR CLOTHING.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:395F
Extinguishing Media:SAND,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER SPRAY,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:AFTER EXTINGUISHING,PREVENT RE-IGNITION BY
    EXCLUDING AIR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT CAN CAUSE REVERSION TO YELLOW
    PHOSPHORUS WHICH IS TOXIC & SPONTANEOUSLY FLAMM W/AIR;TOX.P OXIDE

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH INERT FILLER(SAND,CLAY,ETC)SHOVEL &
    SWEEP UP CAREFULLT FOR RECLAIM OR USE.REPEAT IF NECESSARY TO CLEAN
    UP LAST TRACES OF SPILL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT
    OR FIRE HAZARD.KEEP SEPARATED FROM OXIDIZERS & ALKALIES.HANDLE
    CAREFULLY TO AVOID FRICTION OR DUSTING.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION SUFFICIENTLY.DO
    NOT CO-LOAD WITH EXPLOSIVES,OXIDIZING MATERIALS,POISONS & CORROSIVE
    MATERIALS.WEAR GLOVES & LARGE FACE SHIELD.EXPLODES W/OXID.AGENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK,NUISANCE DUST
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST(GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION)IS PREFERRED
Protective Gloves:FIRE PROOF.
Eye Protection:CHEM.SAFETY SPECTACLES
Other Protective Equipment:FLARE PROOFED,FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    RECOMM.FOR PERSONNEL
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS CLASS 2 OF MIL-P-211C.SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
    PROCEDURES(CONTD)AIR CAN BE EXCLUDED BY KEEPING WET OR COVERING
    W/WET SANT OR FOAM,ETC;WEAR FLAME PROOFED FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:395F(IGNITE
Vapor Pres:UNK
Vapor Density:4.77
Spec Gravity:0.95
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED SOLID,PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CHLORATES,NITRATES,HALOGENS,STRONG ALK.HYDROXIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HEAT, SPARKS,FRICTION OR
    MECHANICAL SHOCK
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AIR & H*2O LIBERATE PHOSPHORUS ACIDS &
    TOXIC,FLAM.PHOSPHINE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVER 6 USE OR INCINERATE UNDER CAREFUL
    SUPERVISION IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED TO HANDLE OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS AS
    COMBUSTION PRODUCTS,ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE,FEDERAL & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS,ALL IN ACCORD ANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGS.

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