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Date of Issue : Mar 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC Other Names : MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE ; AMMONIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE AMMONIUM BIPHOSPHATE, PRIMARY AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE, MAP UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Fertilisers; flameproofing agent, to prevent afterglow in matches; plant nutrient solution; manufacturing of yeast, vinegar, yeast foods, and bread improvers; food additive.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White crystalline anhydrous, odourless. Formula : H6NO4P Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 190 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 4.41 (1% solution) Solubility in water : 365 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Relative density : 1.803 Begins to decompose at 120 deg C 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May be harmful by ingestion. May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. Eye
Harmful to eyes. Skin
May be little irritating to skin. Inhaled
May cause little irritation to the respiratory system if mists or sprays may be inhaled. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
First aid is not likely to be required. A physician or Poison Control Centre can be contacted for advice. Wash heavily contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye
Immediate first aid is not required. However, this material can be removed with water. Wash heavily contaminated clothing before reuse.
Skin
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before re-use.
Inhaled
Remove to fresh air. If no breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
An eyewash and safety shower should be nearby and ready for use
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patients.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No information available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No occupational exposure limits established.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimise exposure. If practical use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory protection : If use condition generated dusts, wear an approved respirator appropriate for those emission levels. Appropriate respirators may be full facepiece or a half mask air-purifying cartridge respirator with particulate filters, a self-contained breathing apparatus in the pressure demand mode, or a supplied-air respirator. Hand protection : Wear rubber gloves Eye protection : Wear chemical safety goggles unless a full facepiece respirator is also worn. Skin Protection : Wear protective clothing with rubber boots.
3.4 Flammability
Product is not flammable or combustible. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place from incompatible materials. Keep bags dry at all times. Avoid extreme temperature. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. These practices include avoiding unnecessary exposure and removal of material from eyes, skin and clothing.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Wear full protective clothing, rubber boots, rubber gloves, rubber apron and a self-contained breathing apparatus. Always wear eyes protection. Keep unnecessary people away.
Sweep up and shovel material into approved waste containers for later disposal move containers from spill area. Wash residue with water. Keep out of sewers, storms drains, surface waters and soil.
Disposal
Dispose of contaminated product and material used in cleaning up spills or leak in a manner approved for this material. Review national, regional and local government requirements prior to disposal
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of ammonia and phosphrous oxides. Avoid contact with incompatible such as magnesium, strong oxidising agents. Avoid contact with moisture. Hazardous decomposition products include toxic fumes of ammonia, phosphorous oxide.
Extinguishing Media
All extinguishing medias may be used. Firefighters should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Environmental effect : Phosphate will promote algae and may degrade water quality. Aquatic toxicity : 155ppm/96hr/fathead minnow/LC50
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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