Safety Data Sheet
Preparation Date 24-Dec-2016 Revision Date 30-May-2017 Revision Number: 02
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OFTHE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Identifier
Product Description Zinc Phosphide
Other means of Identification
UN-No UN 1714
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Recommended use Rodenticide
Plant protection product
Uses advised against Activities contrary to label recommendations
Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet
Supplier Address
UPL Limited
Uniphos House, Madhu Park,
Khar (W), Mumbai, India
Tel: +91-(022)- 2646-8000
E-mail address [Link]@[Link]
Emergency Telephone Number
Company Phone Number +91-(022)- 2646-8000
Emergency telephone number +91- (0260)-2400717/18/19
2. Hazard Identification
Classification
Substances and Mixtures which in contact with Category 1 - (H260)
water emit flammable gases
Acute oral toxicity Category 2 - (H300)
Acute dermal toxicity Category 4- (H312)
Acute Inhalation toxicity Category 2- (H330
Aquatic acute toxicity Category 1 - (H400)
Aquatic chronic toxicity Category 1 - (H410)
Label elements
Signal word Danger
Hazard Statements
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H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously we
H300 - Fatal if swallowed
H312 - Harmful in contact with skin
H330 - Fatal if inhaled
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
P233 Do not allow contact with water.
P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 Wear respiratory protection
Response
P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandage.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand.
P301+P311 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician
P302 +P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label)
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
P405 Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Prevention
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other Information
Contact with water liberate toxic gases.
Contact with acids liberate very toxic gas.
3. Composition/information on Ingredients
Chemical name CAS-No Weight %
Zinc Phosphide 1314-84-7 Min. 80
If CAS number is "proprietary", the specific chemical identity and percentage of composition has been withheld as a
trade secret.
4. First aid measures
First-aid measures
Eye contact Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists,
get medical advice or attention.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. If skin irritation or rash
occurs, get medical attention.
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Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting
unless told by physician. If vomiting occurs ensure patient can breathe. Get
immediate medical attention.
Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable
for breathing. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
Most Important Symptoms and Effects The most important known symptoms and effects are described in
labeling see section (2) and/or in section 11
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician Remove poison by gastric lavage with water vomiting can be induced by giving 0.2% copper
sulphate solution which act as an emetic and also produce insoluble
cupric phosphide which can be later removed by gastric lavage with 1:5000 potassium
permanganate solution.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand
Unsuitable extinguishing media Water
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Flash Point Zinc phosphide is not flammable; however, it reacts readily with water to produce phosphine
gas which may spontaneously ignite in air.
Hydrogen phosphide (Phosphine)/air mixtures at concentrations above the lower flammable
limit may ignite spontaneously. Ignition of high concentrations of hydrogen phosphide can
Special Hazard
produce a very energetic reaction. Explosions can occur under these conditions and may
cause personal injury. Never allow the build- up of hydrogen phosphide to exceed explosive
concentrations. Containers of metal phosphides should be opened in open air and never in a
flammable atmosphere. Do not confine spent or partially spent dust from metal phosphide
fumigants as slow release of the hydrogen phosphide from these materials may result in
formation of an explosive atmosphere. Fires containing hydrogen phosphide or metal
phosphides will produce phosphoric acid by the following reaction: 2PH3 + 4O2 = H2O +
P2O5 = 2H3PO4
Hazardous combustion products Phosphorus oxides, Zinc Phosphide, Phosphine gas
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of
involved material.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid dust formation. Remove all sources of ignition.
Provide adequate ventilation. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to
Contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities
Should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. See Section 12 for
additional ecological information. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
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Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for Clean-Up Do not use water at any time during clean-up. Wear gloves when handling magnesium
phosphide. Follow all label instructions regarding spill clean-up and residual disposal
methods. Shovel or sweep up.
Reference to other sections Refer to Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Handling Keep out of reach of children. Avoid dust formation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using
this product. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation where
inhalation exposure is likely. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not expose to atmospheric
moisture for any time longer than necessary.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Store in cool/well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Do not
store in buildings where humans or domestic animals reside. Keep containers tightly closed
in a cool, well-ventilated place.
incompatible materials Oxidizers, Water - moisture, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, perchloric acid
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Guideline Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limit.
Engineering controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. If applicable, use process
enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established,
maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection Avoid contact with eyes. Where there is potential for eye contact have eye flushing
equipment available. Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield.
Skin/Hand protection Wear protective gloves/clothing. Long-sleeved clothing
Respiratory protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.
Environmental exposure Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
controls Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Local authorities should be advised if
significant spillage cannot be contained.
General hygiene considerations
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Wash hands before
breaks and immediately after handling the product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
appearance Amorphous grey powder
Physical state Solid
Odor Pure phosphine gas is odorless but a garlic odor might be detected due to a contaminant.
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Since odor may not be detected under certain circumstances, the absence of a garlic odor
does not mean that phosphine gas is absent.
Color Greyish
odor threshold No information available
Property VALUES Remarks/ Method
pH No information available
Melting point/freezing point >500°C
Boiling Point/Range >500°C
Flash Point Not information available
flammability (solid, gas) Not highly flammable
Upper/lower flammability or No information available
Explosive limit No information available
Specific gravity No information available
Density 4.55 g/ml
Vapor density No information available
Vapor pressure 6.5 x 10-9 Pa at 20°C
Water solubility <1.4 ug/L at 20°C
Solubility in Other Solvents n-heptane: < 0.5 g/L
p-xylene: < 0.5 g/L
1,2-dichloroethane: < 0.5 g/L
methanol: < 0.5 g/L
acetone: < 0.5 g/L
ethyl acetate: < 0.5 g/L
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No information available
Autoignition temperature No information available
decomposition temperature No information available
Viscosity, kinematics No information available
Dynamic viscosity No information available
Oxidizing properties Non-oxidizing
Explosive properties No information available
OTHER INFORMATION
Softening point No information available
VOC Content No information available
10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Reacts with water emitting flammable gases.
Chemical stability
This product is stable to most chemical reactions except for hydrolysis. A component of this product, Zinc phosphide, reacts with
moisture from the air, water, acids and many other liquids to produce toxic and flammable hydrogen phosphine gas. Pure hydrogen
phosphide (phosphine) gas is practically insoluble in water, fats and oils and is stable at normal fumigation temperatures.
Possibility of hazardous reaction
None under normal processing.
Conditions to avoid
Exposure to moisture. Protect from water Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials
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Oxidizers, Water - moisture, Sulphuric acid, Nitric acid, Perchloric acid. Hydrogen phosphide may react with certain metals (gold,
silver, brass, other precious metals and their alloys) and cause corrosion especially at high temperatures and relative humidity.
Hazardous decomposition products
Phosphine gas
11. Toxicological Information
Information on Toxicological Effects
Product information
Chemical LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
name
Zinc phosphide 12 mg/kg approx. 1000 mg/kg >11 ppm (>0.016 mg PH3/L air or >2.8 mg/kg bw) (4 h exposure, whole body)
(Rat) (Rat) (Phosphine)
Local effect
Inhalation Fatal if Inhaled
Eye contact Non-irritant
Skin contact Harmful in contact with skin
Ingestion Toxic if swallowed
Chronic toxicity
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Very slight irritation
Eye damage/irritation Non-irritating
Sensitization Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mutagenic effects Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenic effects Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive effects Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT - Single Exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT - repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic fish with long lasting effects.
LC50/fish/96 hr = 0.35 mg/L
EC50/24hr/daphnia = 0.2 mg/L
EC50/Alga/72 hr = 10.1 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability
No information available.
Bioaccumulative Potential
No information available.
Other Adverse Effects
No information available.
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13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Treatment Methods
Waste Disposal Method Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide or rinsate is
a violation of Federal law. If the wastes cannot be disposed of by use or according to label
instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency.
Contaminated packaging Refer to product label. Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state,
or local laws.
14. Transport Information
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN 1714
Proper Shipping name Zinc Phosphide
Hazard class 4.3
Subsidiary Hazard class (6.1)
Packing group I
EMS No. F-G,S-N
Marine pollutant Yes
IATA/ICAO
UN-No UN 1714
Proper Shipping name Zinc Phosphide
Hazard class 4.3
Subsidiary Hazard class (6.1)
Packing group I
Environmental Hazard Yes
15. Regulatory Information
International Inventories
(Zinc Phosphide: CAS 1314-84-7)
TSCA Complies
EINECS Complies
ELINCS Complies
DSL/NDSL Complies
PICCS Complies
ENCS Complies
IECSC Complies
AICS Complies
KECL Complies
Legend
x :- Listed
- :- Not Listed, Not determined
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
16. Other Information
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Disclaimer
UPL, Limited. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and statements) are accurate
as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN.
The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are beyond the control of
UPL, Limited. and UPL,Limited. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the
product or reliance on such information.
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