Material Safety Data Sheet
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Identification
Product Name: TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE
Reference Number: AST10061
Date: April 21, 2006
Use of the substance or preparation
Food Ingredient, fertilizer ingredient, fire extinguisher compound
Company/Undertaking Identification
ICL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LP
622 Emerson Road - Suite 500
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Emergency telephone: In USA call CHEMTREC: 1 800 424 9300
In Canada call CANUTEC: 1 613 996 6666
General Information: +1 800 244 6169 (Worldwide)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition
Substance CAS No. % by weight EINECS No. Risk Phrase
Tricalcium Phosphate 1306-06-5 100 231-840-8 R36/37/38
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance/preparation
EC Classification None
Safety Phrase S24/25
Human Health Effects
Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract
irritation. Irritation to the gastrointestinal tract may occur following ingestion. Nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea may also occur.
Environmental Effects
This material is not expected to product any significant adverse environmental effects when
recommended use instructions are followed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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General
May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestions of large
amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea.
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Eye contact
May cause eye irritation. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes plenty of water. Seek
medical attention.
Skin contact
May cause skin irritation. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Get
medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration
Ingestion
If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and give 2-4 cups of milk or water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting - Obtain medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Non-combustible
No special requirement.
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or appropriate foam.
Unsuitable extinguishable media
Non-combustible
No special requirement.
Exposure hazards
No special considerations
Protective equipment
As a general precaution, firefighters and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Avoid unnecessary exposure and remove all material from eyes, skin and clothing.
Environmental precautions
Small quantities: Avoid discharge into the environment
Large quantities: Avoid discharge into the environmental 鈥? See section 15
Method for cleaning up
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Sweep, scoop or vacuum spill material, contaminated soil and other contaminated material and
place in clean, dry containers for removal. Residual material can be flushed with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Wash hands immediately after handling
Remove material from clothing.
Engineering measures
Ensure adequate ventilation. The use of local mechanical exhaust ventilation is preferred at
sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Storage
Store in cool, dry place to maintain product performance.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure limit
ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 (inhalable) 8-hr TWA, 3 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA
OSHA PEL 15 mg/m3 (total dust) 8-hr TWA, 5 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA
OSHA and ACGIH have not established specific exposure limits for this material. However,
OSHA and ACGIH have established limits for particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR) and
particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC) which are the least stringent exposure limits
applicable to dusts.
Respiratory protection
Avoid breathing dust. In case of insufficient ventilation, use approved respiratory protective
equipment as described in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN149. A dust
respirator is recommended.
Hand/Skin protection
Wearing protective gloves to prevent skin exposure; wash hands and contaminated skin
thoroughly after exposure to the product.
Eye protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described in OSHA eye
and face regulation in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General Information
Chemical Formula: Ca5OH(PO4)3
Form: Powder
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH: 7.3 (as a 1% solution)
Density 3.14
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Solubility in Water: 0.002% practically insoluble
1670 oC
Melting Point
NOTE: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from
sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any
specific lot or as specifications for the product.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Product is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling. Store in a cool, dry place to
maintain product performance.
Conditions to avoid
Dust generation.
Materials to avoid
Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition
Phosphine, oxides of phosphorus, calcium oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Laboratory data
Data from ICL Performance Products LP single-dose (acute) animal studies with this material are
given below:
Oral - rat LD50: 10,000 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Dermal - rabbit LD50: >7,940 mg/kg; practically nontoxic
Eye Irritation - rabbit: 3.7/110.0; slightly irritating
Skin Irritation - rabbit: 0.0/8.0 (24-hr. exp.); nonirritating
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental toxicity
ICL Performance Products LP has not conducted any environmental toxicity studies with this
material. No algal toxicity data was available for this material.
Environmental fate
Inorganic compounds in contact with the soil, sub-surface or surface waters may be taken up by
plants and utilized as essential nutrients. Phosphates may also form precipitates. The term
biodegradability, as such, is not applicable to inorganic compounds.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
European waste catalog number
Unknown
Disposal Considerations
This material when discarded is not a hazardous waste as that term is defined by the Resource,
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 40 CFR 261. Dry material may be landfilled or recycled
in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Consult your attorney or appropriate
regulatory officials for information on such disposal.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations
to properly classify your shipment for transportation.
Road/Rail, Sea and Air
IMDG/UN Not hazardous for transportation
ICAO/IATA passenger aircraft Not hazardous for transportation
RID/ADR Unknown
Canadian TDG Not hazardous for transportation
US DOT Not hazardous for transportation
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Label
Hazard symbol: None
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin/eyes
Chemical Inventory
USA TSCA: Listed
Canada DSL: Listed
EC: Listed
Japan Listed
Australia Listed
Korea Listed
Philippines Listed
China Listed
Other information
WHMIS Classification Not Controlled
SARA Hazard Notification
Hazard Categories Under Title III Rules (40 CFR 370): Not applicable
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not Applicable
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Not Applicable
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Not Applicable
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian
Controlled Products Regulation and the MSDS contain all the information required by the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulation.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Health Fire Reactivit Additional Information
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Suggested NFPA 0 0 0
Rating
Suggested HMIS Rating 0 0 0 E
E = safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator.
Reason for revision: Revised section 1. Supersedes MSDS dated: November 1, 2005
Drafted in accordance with ECC Dir 2001/58/EC
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Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter 鈥淚nformation鈥?) are
presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, ICL Performance
Products LP makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information
is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination
as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will ICL Performance Products LP
be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon
information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER
NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT
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