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Phosphorus oxychloride |
CAS 10025-87-3 | ||
POCl3 |
RTECS TH4897000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Phosphorus chloride, Phosphorus oxytrichloride, Phosphoryl chloride |
DOT ID & Guide 1810 137 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.6 mg/m3) ST 0.5 ppm (3 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 6.27 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Clear, colorless to yellow, oily liquid with a pungent & musty odor. [Note: A solid below 34°F.] |
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MW: 153.3 |
BP: 222°F |
FRZ: 34°F |
Sol: Decomposes |
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VP(81°F): 40 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr(77°F): 1.65 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Liquid, but may set fire to combustible materials. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, combustible materials, carbon disulfide, dimethyl-formamide, metals (except nickel & lead) [Note: Decomposes in water to hydrochloric & phosphoric acids.] |
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Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; eye, skin burns; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), cough, pulmonary edema; dizziness, headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting; nephritis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0190 |