Material Safety Data Sheet - Sour

INGREDIENTS:

CAS No.

Range (w/w)

PHOSPHORIC ACID

7664-38-2

10 - 30%

Other ingredients not considered hazardous by Worksafe Australia.

to

100%

Swallowed:

Mildly corrosive - causes burns upon ingestion.

Eye:

Corrosive to eyes. May cause severe damage.

Skin:

Causes burns upon skin contact.

Inhaled:

Available information indicates that there is little or no hazard when vapours from the Product are inhaled.

Swallowed:

If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Phone Australia 131126.
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.

Eye:

If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.

Skin:

If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.

Inhaled:

Remove from source to fresh air.

Advice to doctor:

Treat symptomatically.

Exposure limits:

T.W.A. For phosphoric acid = 1 mg/m 3
S.T.E.L. For phosphoric acid = 3 mg/m 3

Ventilation:

Use in a ventilated area.

Personal protection:

Protective equipment must be worn: PVC, neoprene, butyl or nitrile rubber gloves.Waterproof apron, safety boots, safety glasses / goggles or a full-face shield.Avoid breathing vapours. If ventilation is not adequate then wear a respirator to the Requirements of AS1715 and AS1716. Observe good standards of hygiene and Cleanliness. Trousers, long sleeved shirt and closed in shoes or safety footwearshould be worn as a general precaution.

Flammability:

The product poses no flammability hazard.

Storage and transport:

Store in the original container, in a cool dry well-ventilated area out of sunlight and away from other chemicals. Store away from foodstuffs. Keep containers closed at all times – check regularly for leaks. Transport and store upright.
The product is a corrosive liquid - Class 8 (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Code). Refer to relevant regulations for storage and transport requirements.
Not to be loaded with explosives (class 1), dangerous when wet substances (class 4.3), oxidising agents (class 5.1), organic peroxides (class 5.2), radioactive substances (class 7), corrosives (strong alkalis of class 8), foodstuffs and foodstuff empties, however exemptions may apply.
This material is a Scheduled Poison (S5) and must be stored, maintained and used in accordance with the relevant regulations.

Spills and disposal:

Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable protective equipment. Spillages are slippery. Keep spectators away – rope off the area. Contain and neutralise with Soda Ash or Slaked Lime. Absorb with dry earth, sand or a similar material, shovel up and dispose of in an area approved by local authority by-laws. Small spillages may be safely mopped up or flushed to drain, if permitted. Incineration of disposed material is not recommended, as it is unlikely to adequately burn.

Fire / explosion hazard:

The product is non-combustible; however, the packaging material may burn to emit noxious fumes. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus to minimise risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion. Extinguish fires with water spray, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder.

Other information:

The product is water based and is fully miscible with water.The product is acidic. Use good industrial hygiene.

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