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Phosphine |
CAS 7803-51-2 | ||
PH3 |
RTECS SY7525000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Hydrogen phosphide, Phosphorated hydrogen, Phosphorus hydride, Phosphorus trihydride |
DOT ID & Guide 2199 119 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) ST 1 ppm (1 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 50 ppm See: 7803512 | Conversion 1 ppm = 1.39 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless gas with a fish- or garlic-like odor. [pesticide] [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Pure compound is odorless.] |
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MW: 34.0 |
BP: -126°F |
FRZ: -209°F |
Sol: Slight |
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VP: 41.3 atm |
IP: 9.96 eV |
RGasD: 1.18 |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 1.79% |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Air, oxidizers, chlorine, acids, moisture, halogenated hydrocarbons, copper [Note: May ignite SPONTANEOUSLY on contact with air.] |
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Measurement Methods OSHA 1003, ID180 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Frostbite Eyes: Frostbite Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Frostbite wash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Frostbite Skin: Frostbite Breathing: Respiratory support |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 3 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 7.5 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode Up to 15 ppm: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 50 ppm: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact (liquid) | |
| Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea; thirst; chest tightness, dyspnea (breathing difficulty); muscle pain, chills; stupor or syncope; pulmonary edema; liquid: frostbite | |
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Target Organs
respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0694 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0187 |