A NIOSH/MSHA approved; full-faced mask with phosphine canister combination may be used at levels up to 15
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ppm or to escape from levels up to 1500 ppm. Gas levels above 15 ppm, or in situations where the phosphine
concentration is unknown, a NIOSH/MSHA approved, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or its equivalent
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must be used. The NIOSH/OSHA Pocket Guide, 8085 DHEW/NIOSH 78-210, lists these and other types of
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approved respirators and the concentration limits at which they may be used.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE
8. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
PRODUCT NAME: KILLZ-ALL 60篓 PELLETS EPA Reg. No. 81951-2
Handling and Storage: Store KILLZ-ALL 60篓 under lock and key, in a dry, well-ventilated area away from heat. Post KILLZ-ALL 60篓 TABLETS EPA Reg. No. 81951-1
as pesticide storage area. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storing pesticides in
the same areas used to store these commodities.
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
REPORT ALL THEFTS OF PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY TO PROPER LOCAL OFFICIALS.
COMMON NAME CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % PEL/TLV
Aluminum Phosphide Aluminum Phosphide 20859-73-8 60 N/A
Do not store in buildings where humans or domestic animals reside. Keep out of reach of
children. DOT SHIPPING INFORMATION: Aluminum Phosphide mixture, 4.3 UN 1397, PGI, dangerous when wet
KILLZ-ALL 60篓 tablets and pellets are supplied in gas tight, re-sealable aluminum flasks. Do
DOT PLACARDING: Dangerous when wet (placard required with any quantity)
not expose the product to atmospheric moisture any longer than is necessary and seal
tightly before returning opened flasks to storage.
NFPA PLACARDING: HEALTH (blue) 4, FLAMMABILITY (red) 4, REACTIVITY (yellow) 2, Special Notice Key W
NO WATER DANGEROUS WHEN WET
The shelf life of KILLZ-ALL 60篓 is virtually unlimited as long as the containers are tightly sealed.
2. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point or Range (deg F): Not liquid at normal temperatures
The posting of the storage area should take into account the needs of a variety of organizations. These should Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): unknown
include, but not be limited to corporate policy, insurance carrier, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Vapor Density (air=1): unknown
(OSHA), Right to Know and local emergency response professionals. At a minimum, the storage must be marked Solubility in Water: Alp 鈥搉ot soluble
with the following signs: Form: Solid, Gray/green tablets, pellets. Gas released has garlic-like odor.
Specific Gravity (water=1): N/A
1. Danger, Poison (with skull and cross bones)
% Volatile by Volume: N/A
2. Authorized Personnel Only
Evaporation Rate (n-BuAc=1): unknown
3. Pesticide Storage NFPA Hazard Identification Symbols
Physical Hazards: reacts with water
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed Hazard Identification Symbols. This standardized 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
system is designed to provide, at a glance the information regarding the health, fire and reactivity hazards Flash Point (deg F, method): not determined
associated with hazardous materials. Flammable Limits in Air (LEL/UEL, % by volume): lower: 1.79%
Extinguishing Media: Carbon Dioxide, Dry chemical, dry sand, or soda ash.
The following are the hazard categories and degree of hazard for aluminum phosphide: Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Do not use water. Evacuate area and let fire burn. Remove
container from fire only if it can be done without risk. Wear self-
Category Degree of Hazard
contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Health 4 (Severe Hazard)
Fire Hazards: Releases highly toxic fumes on exposure to moist air, water and
Flammability 4 (Severe Hazard)
acids.
Reactivity 2 (Moderate)
Special Notice Key W 4. HEALTH HAZARDS
Signs/Symptoms of Exposure
NOTE: When using the NFPA Hazard Identification System, the characteristics of all hazardous materials stored in Inhalation: Aluminum Phosphide reacts with moist air, water, and acids and many other liquids to release.
a particular area must be considered. The local fire protection district should be consulted for guidance on the
Hydrogen Phosphide Gas
selection and placement of such signs.
Mild exposure to phosphine gas causes feeling of sickness, ringing in the ears, fatigue, nausea
and pressure in the chest.
Moderate poisoning may occur in a few hours to several days resulting in pulmonary edema and
may lead to dizziness, cyanosis, unconsciousness and death. Phosphine affects the liver,
kidneys, lungs, nervous system and circulatory system.
Eyes: Can cause irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion: Extremely toxic by ingestion.
Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: None known.
Listed as a Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen by: None
FIRST AID: Symptoms of overexposure are headache, dizziness, nausea, difficult breathing, vomiting, and
diarrhea. In all cases of overexposure, get medical attention immediately. Take victim to a doctor or
emergency treatment facility.
If inhaled:
鈥? Get exposed person to fresh air. Keep warm and make sure person can breathe freely.
鈥? If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration by mouth-to-mouth or other means of resuscitation.
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鈥? Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
We believe this information is to the best of our knowledge, are accurate and reliable, but it is given with no
warranty or guarantee or any kind. We assume no responsibility for any loss occurring out of their use. If swallowed:
鈥? Call a Poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
鈥? Drink or administer one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger, or if
available, syrup of ipecac.
鈥?
REVISION DATE: JUNE 2006 Do not give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious or not alert.
6. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES
If on skin or clothing:
鈥? Brush or shake material off clothes and shoes in a well-ventilated area. A spill other than incidental to application or normal handling may produce high levels of gas and, therefore,
鈥? Allow clothes to aerate in a ventilated area prior to laundering. attending personnel must wear SCBA or its equivalent when the concentration of phosphine gas is unknown. Other
鈥? Do not leave contaminated clothing in occupied and/or confined areas such as automobiles, vans, motel rooms, etc. NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator protection may be worn if the concentration is known. Do not use water at any
鈥? Wash contaminated skin thoroughly with soap and water. time to clean up a spill of ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE. Water in contact with unreacted tablets and pellets will greatly
accelerate the production of phosphine gas, which could result in a toxic and/or fire hazard. Wear cotton gloves or
other material when handling aluminum phosphide.
If in eyes:
鈥? Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes.
鈥? Return all intact aluminum flasks to fiberboard cases or other packaging, which has been suitably constructed and
Remove contact lens, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
鈥? marked according to DOT regulations. Notify consignee and shipper of damaged cases.
Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
HOT LINE NUMBER If aluminum flasks have been punctured or damaged so as to leak, the container may be temporarily repaired with
aluminum tape or the ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE may be transferred from the damaged flask to a sound metal
Have the product container or label or Applicator鈥檚 Manual with you when calling a poison control
container which should be sealed and properly labeled as aluminum phosphide. Transport the damaged containers
center or doctor, or going for treatment. For 24-hour emergency medical treatment, contact the
to an area suitable for pesticide storage for inspection.
National Pesticide Information Center 1-800-858-7378
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Note to Physician (we recommend that this section be given to the attending physician) If a spill has occurred which is only a few minutes old, collect the tablets and pellets and place them back into the
original flasks, if they are intact, and stopper tightly. Place the collected tablets and pellets in a sound metal
Aluminum phosphide tablets and pellets react with moisture from the air, acids and many other liquids to release container if the original flasks are damaged. Caution: these flasks may flash upon opening at some later time.
Phosphine gas. Mild exposure by inhalation causes malaise (indefinite feeling of sickness), ringing in the ears,
fatigue, nausea and pressure in the chest, which is relieved by removal to fresh air. Moderate poisoning may occur If the age of the spill is unknown or if the tablets and pellets have been contaminated with soil, debris, water, etc.,
within a few hours to several days resulting in pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs) and may lead to dizziness, gather up the spillage and place it into small open bucket having a capacity no larger than about 1 gallon. Do not
cyanosis (blue or purple skin color), unconsciousness, and death. add more than one flask of spilled material, 1 to 5 kg. (2 to 3 lbs.) to the bucket. If on-site, wet deactivation is not
feasible, these containers should be transported in open vehicles to a suitable area. Wet deactivation may then be
In sufficient quantity, Phosphine affects the liver, kidneys, lungs, nervous system and circulatory system. Inhalation carried out as described below. Alternatively, small amount of spillage from 4 to 5 flasks (4 to 8 kg.) (9 to 18 lbs.)
can cause lung edema (fluid in lungs) and hyperemia (excess of blood in body parts), small per vascular brain may be spread out in an open area away from inhabited buildings, and deactivated by atmospheric moisture.
hemorrhages and brain edema (fluid in brain). Ingestion can cause lung and brain symptoms but damage to the
viscera (body cavity organs) is more common. Phosphine poisoning may result in (1) pulmonary edema, (2) liver Directions for Deactivation by the Wet Method
elevated serum GOT, LDH, and alkaline phosphates, reduced prothrombin, hemorrhage, and jaundice (yellow skin If the contaminated material is not to be held until completely reacted by exposure to atmospheric moisture,
color) and (3) kidney hematuria (blood in urine) and anuria (abnormal or lack or urination). Pathology is deactivate the product by the Wet Method as follows:
characteristic of hypoxia (oxygen deficiency in body tissue). Frequent exposure to concentration above permissible
levels over a period of days or weeks may cause poisoning. Treatment is symptomatic. 1. Deactivating solution is prepared by adding the appropriate amount of low sudsing detergent or surface-active
agent to water in a drum or other suitable container. A 2% solution of 4 cups in 30 gallons is suggested. The
The following measures are suggested for use by the physician in accordance with his own judgment: In its milder container should be filled with deactivation solution to within a few inches of the top.
form, symptoms of poisoning may take some time (up to 24 hours) to make their appearance, and the following is
suggested: 2. The tablets and pellets are poured slowly into the deactivating solution and stirred so as to thoroughly wet all of
the aluminum phosphide. This should be done in the open air. Aluminum Phosphide tablets and pellets should be
1. Give complete rest for 1-2 days, during which the patient must be kept quiet and warm. mixed with no less than about 15 gallons of water-detergent solution for each case of spent material. Wear
appropriate respiratory protection during wet deactivation.
2. Should patient suffer from vomiting or increased blood sugar, appropriate solutions should be
administered. Treatment with oxygen-breathing equipment is recommended, as is the administration of 3. Allow the mixture to stand, with occasional stirring, for about 36 hours. The resultant slurry will then be safe to
cardiac and circulatory stimulants. dispose of.
In cases of severe poisoning (Intensive Care Unit recommended): 4. Dispose of the slurry of deactivated material, with or without preliminary decanting, at a sanitary landfill or other
suitable site approved by local authorities. Where permissible, this slurry may be poured into a storm sewer or out
1. Where pulmonary edema is observed, steroid therapy should be considered and close medical onto the ground.
supervision is recommended. Blood transfusions may be necessary.
5. Caution: Respiratory protection is required during wet deactivation of unexposed aluminum phosphide. Never
2. In case of manifest pulmonary edema, venesection should be performed under vein pressure place pellets and tablets in a closed container such as a dumpster, sealed drum, plastic bag, etc. as flammable
control. Heart glycosides (I.V.) (in case of hemoconcentration, venesection may result in shock). On concentrations and a flash of phosphine gas is likely to develop.
progressive edema of the lungs: immediate intubations with a constant removal of edema fluid and
oxygen over-pressure respiration, as well as any measures required for shock treatment. In case of 6. The EPA has determined that proper disposal of aluminum phosphide will cause no unreasonable effects to the
kidney failure, extra corporeal hemodialysis is necessary. There is no specific antidote known for the environment.
poisoning.
7. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
3. Mention should be made here of suicidal attempts by taking solid Aluminum phosphide by mouth.
After swallowing: emptying of the stomach by vomiting, flushing of the stomach with diluted potassium
Wear dry gloves of cotton or other material if contact with aluminum phosphide tablets and pellets are likely. Wash
permanganate solution of magnesium peroxide until flushing ceases to smell of carbide. Thereafter,
hands thoroughly after handling aluminum phosphide products. Aerate used gloves and other contaminated
apply carbomedicanalis.
clothing in a well-ventilated area prior to laundering.
This MSDS should address the reaction material hydrogen phosphide gas, if you do not find this, notify ROC
NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection must be worn if worker exposure limits cannot be met through
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controls (such as forced air ventilation) and/or worker practices. Respiratory protection is required if exposure is
likely to exceed the 8-hour TWA of 0.3 ppm or the 15-minute TWA short-term exposure limit (STEL) of 1.0-ppm
5. REACTIVITY Phosphine. For example, respiratory protection is required to be worn upon re-entry into a partially aerated
Stability: Stable dry. structure if the phosphine concentration is above 0.3 ppm. When required, gas concentration measurements for
Conditions to avoid: Water or moist air. safety purposes may be made using low-level detector tubes. Information on phosphine (Phosphine, PH3) detector
Incompatibility: Water, dilute mineral acids, dilute or concentrated hydrochloric acid. tubes may be obtained from: ROC Enterprises, LLC 800-527-8215
Hazardous Decomposition: Phosphine gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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