Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Rinse out the mouth
drink two to four cups of milk. Do not induce vomiting. See a physician immediately.
Eye Contact: Do not allow victim to rub or keep eyes tightly shut. Gently lift eyelids and flush immediately
and continuously with flooding amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician or
ophthalmologist if pain or irritation develops.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. For reddened or blistered skin, consult a
physician.
Inhalation: Remove exposed person to fresh air and support breathing, if necessary. Consult a physician
as soon as possible.
After first aid: Get appropriate community medical support.
SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: Not flammable.
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not flammable.
LEL: Unknown
Flammability Classification: Not flammable.
Burning Rate: Not flammable.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, fog, or foam.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Container may explode in heat of fire.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Unknown.
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Do not release run-off from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full-face piece.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill /Leak Procedures: Use personal protective equipment, cover with dry lime or soda ash, and place
in closed container for disposal. Flush spill area with water. In case of large spill, clear the area and notify
appropriate emergency response activity.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120).
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Precautions: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes; avoid
inhalation of aerosols and ingestion. Wear an appropriate NIOSH-approved respirator for protection
where airborne concentrations are excessive. Respirator usage must be in accordance with OSHA
requirements (29 CFR 1910.134).
Storage Requirements: store as a corrosive in tightly closed containers away from incompatible
materials.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits for Phosphoric Acid:
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