Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride

GHS

General Information

Name:

tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride

Implementation:

EU

Remarks:

The substance is manufactured and supplied only as an 80% solution in water.

Related composition

Related composition:

Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride - 80% solution in water

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Gases under pressure

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Flammable liquids

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Corrosive to metals

Hazard category:

Met. Corr. 1

Hazard statement:

H290: May be corrosive to metals.

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 3

Hazard statement:

H301: Toxic if swallowed.

Acute toxicity - dermal

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Skin corrosion / irritation

Hazard category:

Skin Corr. 1B

Hazard statement:

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Hazard category:

Eye Damage 1

Hazard statement:

H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Skin sensitisation

Hazard category:

Skin Sens. 1

Hazard statement:

H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Aspiration hazard

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Reproductive toxicity

Hazard category:

Repr. 1B

Hazard statement:

H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child <state specific effect if known > <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Specific effect:

H360D: May damage the unborn child (Developmental classification only)

Effects on or via lactation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Germ cell mutagenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Carcinogenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Hazard category:

Aquatic Acute 1

Hazard statement:

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

M-Factor acute:

1

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Labelling

Signal word:

Danger

Hazard statements

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child <state specific effect if known > <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H360D: May damage the unborn child (Developmental classification only)

H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H318: Causes serious eye damage.

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H301: Toxic if swallowed.

H290: May be corrosive to metals.

Precautionary statements

P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

P405: Store locked up.

P406: Store in a corrosion resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner.

P391: Collect spillage.

P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P330: Rinse mouth.

P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P273: Avoid release to the environment.

P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P201: Obtain special instructions before use.

P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P234: Keep only in original packaging.