Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 215-236-1 | CAS number: 1314-56-3
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
-General information: Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Take for medical treatment
-After contact with skin: Brush off Phosphorus pentoxide from the skin and there after wash with plenty of cold water.
-After contact with eyes: In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice
-After ingestion: Summon a doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. When swallowed, allow water to be drunk. Drink Aluminium oxide suspension.
-Advice to doctor: Symptoms: Coughing; Shortness of breath Hazards: Risk of pulmonary oedema Treatment: In case of lung irritation, treat first with Auxiloson i.e. Pulmicort - Dosing aerosol (Auxiloson and Pulmicort are registered Trade Marks).
Fire-fighting measures
-Special protective equipment for firefighting: Wear respiratory protection when fighting fires
Accidental release measures
-Methods for cleaning up/taking up: Pick up mechanically. Rinse away rest with water. Dispose of contaminated
Handling and storage
-Advice on protection against fire and explosion: No special measures necessary.
-Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed Protect from atmospheric moisture and water
-Storage stability: In the original, unopened packages protected from moisture, product can be stored for at least 12 months
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 1807
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Phosphorus pentoxide
- Chemical name:
- Diphosphorus pentaoxide
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 8
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN 1807
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 1807
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Phosphorus pentoxide
- Chemical name:
- Diphosphorus pentaoxide
- Labels:
- 8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN 1807
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Phosphorus pentoxide
- Chemical name:
- Diphosphorus pentaoxide
- Labels:
- 8
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Exposure controls / personal protection
-General protective measures: Avoid contact with eyes and skin Do not inhale dust
-Hygiene measures: Clean skin thoroughly after work; apply skin cream.
-Respiratory protection : Dust mask
-Hand protection : Nitrile rubber gloves
-Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : > 120 min
-Minimum thickness / gloves: 0,35 mmButyl rubber gloves
-Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : > 120 min Minimum thickness / gloves: 0,5 mm
-These types of protective gloves are offered by various manufacturers.
Please note the manufacturers´ detailed statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular
working conditions under which the gloves are being used.
-Eye protection : safety glasses
-Body protection : acid-proof protective clothing
Stability and reactivity
-Thermal decomposition : No decomposition if used as prescribed.
-Hazardous reactions; Exothermic reaction: Violent reaction with water at high temperatures. Reactions with numerous chemical compounds, especially those with mobile hydrogen atoms. Reactions with damp air. Violent reactions with -NHx, -OH and -SH groups. Strong dehydrating effect (desiccating).
Disposal considerations
-Product: In accordance with regulations for special waste, must be taken, after pretreatment, to an authorised special waste disposal site Consult manufacturer
-Uncleaned packaging: Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for recycling
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