International Chemical Safety Cards

TRIMETHYL PHOSPHATE ICSC: 0686
TRIMETHYL PHOSPHATE
Phosphoric acid trimethyl ester
(CH3O)3PO
Molecular mass: 140.08
CAS # 512-56-1
RTECS # TC8225000
ICSC # 0686
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion of the residue from a large distillation of TMP.


EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
  • INHALATION
    		• (see Ingestion).
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
    		• MAY BE ABSORBED! Weakness. Incordination. Tremors.
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
  • EYES

    		• Safety goggles, and face shield.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Shortness of breath. Weakness. Hyperirritability. Tremors. Loss of weihgt.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).


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    ICSC: 0686 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    TRIMETHYL PHOSPHATE ICSC: 0686

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of POx.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The substance may have effects on the central nervous system , resulting in weakness, tremors, paralysis. May cause genetic damage in humans.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 197.2°C
    Melting point: -46°C
    		 Relative density (water = 1): 1.21
    Solubility in water: good
    ENVIRONMENTAL
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    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0686 TRIMETHYL PHOSPHATE
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