Material Safety Data Sheet – pH DOWN
| Product Name | pH Down - Phosphoric Acid | |
| Issue Date | Feb 96/ Revision 1 | |
| Company Details | ||
| Company Name | Growth Technology Ltd. | |
| Address | Unit 66, Taunton Trading Estate, TAUNTON TA2 6RX, United Kingdom | |
| Telephone | 01823 325291 | |
| Fax | 01823 325487 | |
| info@growthtechnology.com | ||
| Identification | ||
| Product Name | pH Down - a solution of 81% Phosphoric Acid | |
| Product Use | For use in the adjustment of pH in hydroponic nutrient solutions. | |
| Ingredients | ||
| Main ingredient | Phosphoric Acid | |
| Concentrations | >25% |
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| Hazard Identification | (C) Corrosive | |
| Risk Phrase | Causes burns | |
| Safety Phrases | Keep locked up and out of reach of children In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). |
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| Hazards Identification | ||
| Hazard to Man: | CAUSES BURNS | |
| Skin Contact | Harmful if absorbed, extremely destructive to skin. | |
| Eye contact | Extremely destructive | |
| Swallowing | Harmful if swallowed | |
| Inhalation | Harmful if inhaled. Extremely destructive to tissue of mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and pulmonary edema. | |
| Other information | Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shotness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. | |
| Hazards to the Environment: | ||
| First Aid Measures | ||
| Skin Contact | Wash skin with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION if soreness persists. | |
| Eye contact | Flush eyes with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION if soreness persists. | |
| Inhalation | If inhaled then remove to fresh air. If not breathing then give artificial respiration. If breathing difficult give oxygen. | |
| Ingestion | If swallowed wash mouth with water, provided person is conscious. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. | |
| Fire Fighting Measures | ||
| Suitable extinguishing media | Non combustible material. Use extinguishing media appropriate
to surrounding fire conditions. |
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| Accidental Release Measures | ||
| Personal Precautions | Evacuate the area, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. | |
| Environmental Precautions | Prevent spilled product entering public water supplies, natural waterways or sewers. If product has entered a water course or sewer or has contaminated soil or vegetation then notify the authorities. | |
| Methods for cleaning up | Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up keep in a closed container and hold for waster disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick up is complete. | |
| Handling & Storage | ||
| Handling | Wear appropriate NiOSH/MSHA approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, other resistant clothing. Mechanical exhaust required. Safety shower and eye bath available. Face shield (8" minimum). Avoid prolonged exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling. | |
| Storage | Corrosive, keep tightly closed and in a cool dry place. | |
| Exposure Controls / Personal Protection | ||
| General | Corrosive, so avoid prolonged and repeated exposure. Avoid breathing vapour. Avoid contact with eyes and clothing. | |
| Personal | Respiratory | Use an approved respirator |
| Hands | Acid resistant rubber gloves | |
| Eyes | Chemical safety goggles | |
| Other | Acid resistant apron / gauntlets. | |
| Physical & Chemical Properties | ||
| Appearance | Colourless liquid | |
| Odour | Odourless | |
| pH | N/A | |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
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| Melting Point | N/A | |
| Flash Point | N/A | |
| Flammability | N/A | |
| Autoflammability | N/A | |
| Explosive properties | N/A | |
| Oxidising properties | N/A | |
| Vapour Pressure | 85% w/w, 2.2 min at 20°C | |
| Relative density | 1.685 (85%) | |
| Solubility | Extremely soluble in water | |
| Stability & Reactivity | ||
| Conditons to avoid | None | |
| Materials to avoid | Forms a detonable mixture with nitromethane. Strong bases and finely powdered materials. | |
| Potential Dangerous Decomposition Products | Nature of products not known. | |
| Toxicological Information | ||
| Oral rabbit LD50 | 1530 mg/kg | |
| Skin Rabbit LD50 | 2740 mg/kg | |
| Chronic Effects | Damage to the kidneys and damage to the liver. | |
| Ecological Information | ||
| None | ||
| Disposal Considerations | ||
| For small quantities | Cautiously add to a large stirred excess of water. Adjust the pH to neutral, separate any insoluble solids or liquids and package them for hazardous waste disposal. Flush the aqueous solution down the drain with plenty of water. The hydrolysis and neutralisation may generate heat and fumes which can be controlled by the rate of addition. | |
| Transport Information | ||
| UN No | 1805 | |
| HAZCHEM Code | 2R | |
| Class | 8 | |
| Packaging Group | (III) | |
| IMDG/ICAO | 8204 | |
| FMS No | 8-08 | |
| MFAG No | 700 | |
| Tremcard No | CC HDS 76 | |
| Regulatory Information | ||
| Label for Supply | ||
| Risk Phrases | R34 | Causes burns. |
| Safety Phrases | S1/2 | Keep locked up and out of reach of children |
| S26 | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice. | |
| S45 | In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). | |
| Other Information | ||
| User Responsibility | This Safety Data Sheet provides the Health & Safety information. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. | |
Published in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994.