SAFETY DATA SHEET Phosphoric Acid 75%

Phosphoric Acid 75% Page 5 of 8Comments, ViscosityPhysical hazardsExplosive propertiesOxidising propertiesNot known.Not known.Not known.9.2. Other informationOther physical and chemical propertiesPhysical and chemical properties Freezing point: -15°C.SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity10.1. ReactivityReactivity Reactive with the materials listed in Section 10.5.10.2. Chemical stabilityStability10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactionsPossibility of hazardous reactions10.4. Conditions to avoidConditions to avoidStable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.Arise in contact with incompatible materials (section 10.5) and inappropriateconditions (section 10.4).Do not add water directly to the product. It may cause a violent reaction.Generates heat upon contact with water.10.5. Incompatible materialsMaterials to avoidBases, alkalis (organic). Bases, alkalis (inorganic).10.6. Hazardous decomposition productsHazardous decomposition products None under normal conditions. See also section 5.2.SECTION 11: Toxicological information11.1. Information on toxicological effectsToxicological Information:LD50 oralLD50 dermalValue: 1530 mg/kgTest animal species: RatComments: (25%)Value: 2740 mg/kgTest animal species: RabbitOther information regarding health hazardsGeneralThis substance is corrosive.Potential acute effectsInhalationSkin contactEye contactIngestionDelay / RepeatingSensitisationCarcinogenic, Mutagenic or ReprotoxicCarcinogenicityVapours are corrosive. After 24-36 hours, injured persons may developserious shortness of breath and lung oedema.Corrosive. Prolonged contact causes serious tissue damage. Cause blistersand burns.Corrosive. Immediate first aid is necessary. Risk of serious damage to eyes.Risk of permanent corneal damage, loss of sight and blindness.Causes burns if swallowed. Causes burning sensation in the mouth, throatand esophagus. May cause serious permanent damage. Risk of perforation ofthe stomach if there has been swallowed large amounts.None of the substances mentioned in section 3 is considered to havesensitizing effects according to current labelling rules.None of the substances mentioned in section 3 is considered as carcinogenicaccording to current labelling rules.