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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

. 1.1 Product identifier
. Trade name Polyphosphoric acid 105%-118%
Article number: BK0012
. Article number: BK0012
. CAS Number:
8017-16-1
. EC number:
232-417-0
. Registration number 01-2119971267-29-0001
. 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
No further relevant information available.
. Application of the substance / the mixture
Chemicals for synthesis
Discharging agent
Construction chemicals
Formulation additive
Intermediate
Metal surface treatment
Water conditioner
Catalyst
Raw material for chemical and pharmaceutical industry
. Uses advised against Uses other than those recommended.
. 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
. Manufacturer/Supplier:
BK Giulini GmbH www.icl-group.com
Member of ICL Group Tel: +49 6203 / 77-0
Works Ladenburg, Dr.A.Reimann-Str.2 Fax: +49 6203 / 77-7256
68526 Ladenburg
Germany
. Information:
Business Unit Advanced Additives
Information on product: Tel. +49 6203 77-7325
Contact MSDS: MSDS@icl-group.com
. 1.4 Emergency telephone number: Works Ladenburg Phone +49 6203 / 77-112

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

. 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Met. Corr.1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
. 2.2 Label elements
. Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
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. Hazard pictograms

GHS05

. Signal word Danger

. Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Polyphosphoric acids
. Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
. Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original container.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
. Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Heightened danger of slipping when the product is spilled on the floor.
. 2.3 Other hazards
. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
. PBT: not applicable
. vPvB: not applicable

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

. 3.1 Chemical characterisation: Substances
. CAS No. Designation:
8017-16-1 Polyphosphoric acids
. Identification number(s):
. EC number: 232-417-0
. Dangerous components: see above
. SVHC No

SECTION 4: First aid measures

. 4.1 Description of first aid measures
. General information
Call a doctor immediately.
Personal protection for the First Aider.
Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
. After inhalation :
Supply fresh air.
Call a doctor immediately.
. After skin contact :
Instantly rinse with water.
Call a doctor immediately.
Immediately wash with soap and water and rinse thoroughly.
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. After eye contact :
Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water.
Call a doctor immediately.
. After swallowing :
Drink copious amounts of water (app. 500 ml) and provide fresh air. Instantly call for doctor.
Never give an unconscious person anything to drink.
Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.
. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and
stomach.
. Danger Danger of gastric perforation.
. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed If swallowed, gastric irrigation

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

. 5.1 Extinguishing media
. Suitable extinguishing agents Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire can cause release of :
Phosphorus oxides (PxOy)
. 5.3 Advice for firefighters
. Protective equipment:
Wear full protective suit.
Acid resistant protective clothing
Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases.
. Additional information
Particular danger of slipping on leaked/spilled product.
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

. 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Particular danger of slipping on leaked/spilled product.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
. 6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.
. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Use neutralising agent.
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).
Ensure adequate ventilation.
. 6.4 Reference to other sections
See section 7 for information on safe handling
See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

. 7.1 Precautions for safe handling
When diluting, always stir the product into standing water.
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Do not spray / Prevent formation of aerosols.
. Information about protection against explosions and fires: The product is not flammable
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. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

. Storage
. Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
Store only in the original container.
Use polyolefine containers.
Provide acid-resistant floor.
Suitable material for all equipment in contact with the product: High-grade steel.
Unsuitable materials: steel, light- and brass alloys
Product compatible materials: PVC, PP, PE, PTFE
. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutions).
. Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Make heating possibility available in case product crystallizes (see chapter 9).
. 7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

. Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7.
. 8.1 Control parameters
. Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace: No further relevant information available.
. DNELs
8017-16-1 Polyphosphoric acids
Inhalative Worker 1 mg/m3 (long-term exposure, local effect) (toxicological threshold)
2 mg/m3 (short term exposure, local effects) (toxicological threshold)
General population 8.05 mg/m3 (long-term exposure, local effect) (DNEL)
. Additional information: The lists that were valid during compilation were used as a basis.
. 8.2 Exposure controls
. Personal protective equipment
. General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
. Breathing equipment:
Use breathing protection only when aerosol or mist is formed.
Short term filter device: ABEK-filter
Filter A/P2 (DIN EN 141)
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
breathing apparatus that is independent of circulating air.
. Protection of hands:
Protective gloves:
In case of spray contact at least protection index 2 recommended, according to more than 30 min. penetration time (EN
374).
Layer thickness of gloves at least: 0.4 mm
In case of prolonged and intensive contact protection index 6 recommended, according to more than 480 min.
penetration time (EN 374).
Layer thickness of gloves at least: 0.7 mm
. Material of gloves
Butyl rubber, BR
Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)
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Nitrile rubber, NBR
Natural rubber, NR
Chloroprene rubber, CR
Neoprene gloves
. Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
. Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials: Leather gloves
. Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses (DIN 58211, EN 166)
. Body protection: Acid resistant protective clothing

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

. 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
. General Information
. Appearance:
Form: Viscous
Colour: Colourless
. Smell: Odourless
. Odour threshold: not applicable
. pH-value: ~1.7 (original)
. Change in condition
Melting point/freezing point: 29-38 °C
(subcooled liquid)
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 300-550 °C
. Flash point: Not applicable
. Inflammability (solid, gaseous) not applicable
. Ignition temperature: not applicable
. Decomposition temperature: not determined
. Self-inflammability: Product is not selfigniting.
. Explosive properties: Product is not explosive.
. Critical values for explosion:
Lower: not applicable
Upper: not applicable
Dust explosion class: not applicable
. Oxidising properties none
. Steam pressure: not applicable
. Density at 20 °C ~2 g/cm³
. Evaporation rate not applicable
. Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Fully miscible
. Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not determined.
. Viscosity:
dynamic: 25 °C: 105%: 800 mPas; 115%: 28000 mPas
100°C: 105%: 36 mPas; 115%: 500 mPas; 118%: 830 mPas
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kinematic: Not determined.
. 9.2 Other information No further relevant information available.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

. 10.1 Reactivity No further relevant information available.
. 10.2 Chemical stability
. Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with alkali (lyes)
Reacts with base metals forming hydrogen
Heating occurs when water is added
When diluting, always add acid to water, never vice versa
Reacts with light alloys to form hydrogen
. 10.4 Conditions to avoid
Protect from frost.
Contact with basic materilas
. 10.5 Incompatible materials:
Alkali
Aluminium and light alloys.
Reacts with aluminium forming hydrogen.
. 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:
Fire can cause release of :
Phosphorus oxides (PxOy)

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

. 11.1 Information on toxicological effects
. Acute toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
. LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
8017-16-1 Polyphosphoric acids
Oral LD50 2,600 mg/kg (rat) (OECD 420 READ ACROSS)
Dermal LD50 >2,600 mg/kg (rabbit) (READ ACROSS)
Inhalative LC50 >0.38 mg/L (rat)
. Primary irritant effect:
. Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
. Serious eye damage/irritation
Causes serious eye damage.
. Respiratory or skin sensitisation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
. Repeated dose toxicity No further relevant information available.
. CMR effects (carcinogenity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction)
. Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
. Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
. Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
. STOT-single exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
. STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
. Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
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SECTION 12: Ecological information

. 12.1 Toxicity
. Aquatic toxicity:
8017-16-1 Polyphosphoric acids
LC50 (96 h) 75.1 mg/L (Oryzias latipes) (OECD 203 READ ACROSS)
EC50 240 mg/L (bacteria)
EC50 (48 h) >100 mg/L (daphnia magna) (OECD 202 READ ACROSS)
EC50 (72 h) >100 mg/L (desmodesmus subspicatus) (OECD 201 READ ACROSS)
EC50 (96 h) 100-1,000 mg/L (algae)
NOEC 42 mg/L (Oryzias latipes) (OECD 203 READ ACROSS)
. 12.2 Persistence and degradability
Degradation by hydrolysis.
At lesser concentrations, the product can be converted by various microorganisms.
Easily eliminable from water.
. Other information: Easy elimination possible by flocculation or adsorption by sludge.
. Behaviour in environmental systems:
. Components:
Product should not get in higher quantities into waste water because it may act as a plant nutrient and precipitate heavy
metals.
. 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential Does not accumulate in organisms
. 12.4 Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
. Ecotoxical effects:
. Other information:
No COD, no BOD, no AOX
No VOC according to EC-directive 1999/13/EC
. Additional ecological information:
. General notes:
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
. 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
. PBT: Not applicable.
. vPvB: Not applicable.
. 12.6 Other adverse effects Harmful due to pH shift.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

. 13.1 Waste treatment methods
. Recommendation
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
May be used as flocculant in wastewater treatment.
. European waste catalogue
06 01 04* phosphoric and phosphorous acid
. Uncleaned packaging:
. Recommendation:
Dispose of packaging according to regulations on the disposal of packagings.
Empty contaminated packagings thoroughly. They can be recycled after thorough and proper cleaning.
Packagings that cannot be cleaned are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product.
. Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
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SECTION 14: Transport information

. 14.1 UN-Number
. ADR/RID/ADN, IMDG, IATA UN3264
. 14.2 UN proper shipping name
. ADR/RID/ADN 3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(Polyphosphoric acids)
. IMDG, IATA CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(Polyphosphoric acids)
. 14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
. ADR/RID/ADN

. Class 8 (C1) Corrosive substances.

. Label 8
. IMDG, IATA

. Class 8 Corrosive substances.

. Label 8
. 14.4 Packing group
. ADR/RID/ADN, IMDG, IATA III
. 14.5 Environmental hazards:
. Marine pollutant: No
. 14.6 Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances.
. Kemler Number: 80
. EMS Number: F-A,S-B
. Segregation groups Acids
. Stowage Category A
. Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
. 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol
and the IBC Code Not applicable.
. Transport/Additional information: Frost protected transport has to be guaranteed.
. ADR/RID/ADN
. Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
. Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
. Transport category 3
. Tunnel restriction code E
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. IMDG
. Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
. Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
. UN "Model Regulation": UN 3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS), 8, III

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

. 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
. Directive 2012/18/EU
. Named dangerous substances - ANNEX I Substance is not listed.
. REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 ANNEX XVII Conditions of restriction: 3
. National regulations
. Information about limitation of use: Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.
. Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
. Chemical inventories:
Europe (EINECS): yes
Australia (AICS): yes
Canada (DSL): yes
Japan (ENCS): yes
China (IECSC): yes
Korea (KECI): yes
USA (TSCA): yes
Philippines (PICCS): yes
New Zealand (NZIOCL): yes
. 15.2 Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product
features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
. Department issuing data specification sheet: Hazard Communication
. Contact: MSDS@icl-group.com
. Abbreviations and acronyms:
RID: Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the International
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
GHS: Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
DNEL: Derived No-Effect Level (REACH)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Met. Corr.1: Corrosive to metals – Category 1
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Skin Corr. 1B: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 1B
Eye Dam. 1: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 1
. Sources: source ECHA: European Chemicals Agency, http://echa.europa.eu/
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