International Chemical Safety Cards
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing above 150°C flammable gas, ethylene and toxic fumes including phosphorous oxides.
Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings corrosive to most metals.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 0.004 ppm; 0.047 mg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH 1991-1992).
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.05 mg/m3 skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.05 mg/m3 skin
NIOSH IDLH: 5 mg/m3
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin,
by ingestion and
through the eyes.
INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C, on spraying much faster.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance
irritates
the eyes and
the skin.
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system
, resulting in convulsions, respiratory failure and death.
Cholinesterase inhibitor.
The effects may be delayed.
Medical observation is indicated.
See Notes.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Cholinesterase inhibitor; cumulative effect is possible: see acute hazards/symptoms.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Decomposes below boiling point at 170°C
Melting point: see Notes°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water: good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 2
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 10
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: see Notes
Auto-ignition temperature: see Notes°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.94
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to mammals, birds, bees and water organisms.
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N O T E S
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Melting point: sets to glassy state below 0°C. Auto-ignition temperature is unknown in literature.
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Bladan, Fosnex, Gy-Tet 40, HETP, Hexaethyltetraphosphate, Killex, Kilmite, Lethalaire, Licophosphate, Nifos T, Pyfos, Pyro-Phos, Teep, Tetradusto 100, Tetron, Tetraspa and Vapotone are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G44
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1158
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T.E.P.P.
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© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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