Monosodium Phosphate MSDS

1. SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION

    1.1. Product Name: Monosodium Phosphate
    1.2. Description: Monosodium Phosphate is a inorganic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis.
    1.3. Chemical Formula: NaH2PO4
    1.4. Molecular weight: 119.98
    1.5. CAS #: 7558-80-7
    1.6. EINECS #: 231-449-2
    1.7. Manufactured by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
    1.8. Supplied by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
    1.9. Usage: In food as food supplements

2. Composition

    2.1. Monosodium Phosphate: 98.0-103.0%
    2.2. Hazardous impurities: Negative

3. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

    3.1. Physical State: Powder
    3.2. Appearance: Odorless, water-solubal white powder
    3.3. Odor: Odorless
    3.4. pH: 4.4+0.2
    3.5. Melting point/range: Not applicable
    3.6. Boiling point: Not applicable
    3.7. Bulk density: 2.36 g/cm3
    3.8. Solubility: 59.9 g/100 mL @ 0°C

4. Stability/Reactivity

    4.1. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
    4.2. Shelf Life: 24 months period
    4.3. Hazardous decomposition: Phosphoxides and sodium oxide at high temperatures
    4.4. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
    4.5. Incompatible with: Strong acids, alkalis

5. Handling/Storage

    5.1. Storage: kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
    5.2. Handling precaution: Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as acids, alkalis.

6. Exposure Control

    6.1. Engineering Controls: Dilution ventilation. Adequate ventilation systems as needed to control concentrations of airborne contaminants below applicable threshold limit values
    6.2. Respiratory protection: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
    6.3. Eye Protection: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
    6.4. Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothes to minimize skin contact.
    6.5. Other: Consult professionals if Monosodium Phosphate need to be handled under some special conditions.

7. Hazards Identification

    7.1. Hazardous overview: Monosodium Phosphate is not classified as a Dangerous Substance
    7.2. Contact with eyes: May cause severe eye irritation
    7.3. Contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
    7.4. Ingestion: May cause digestive tract irritation.
    7.5. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation
    7.6. Other: Mot Applicable

8. First Aid Measures

    8.1. Contact with eyes: Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice
    8.2. Contact with skin: Wash the affected area with water, remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
    8.3. Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and drink water afterwards.
    8.4. Inhalation: Remove from exposure, move to fresh air and seek medical advice immediately.

9. Fire and Explosion Data

    9.1. General information: Non-flammable.
    9.2. Flash point: Not applicable
    9.3. Ignition control: Not Applicable
    9.4. Dust control: Keep the handling area with adequate ventilation
    9.5. Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
    9.6. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container

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