Magnesium phosphide(12057-74-8)
Product Identification
Product Name
Magnesium phosphide
Synonyms
Fumi-Cel
Magtoxin
Trimagnesium diphosphide
CAS
12057-74-8
Formula
Mg3P2
Molecular Weight
134.87
EINECS
235-023-7
RTECS
OM4200000
RTECS Class
Other
Beilstein/Gmelin
169799 (G)
EC Index Number
015-005-00-3
EC Class
Highly flammable; Very toxic; Dangerous for the Environment
First Aid Measures
Ingestion
Seek medical assistance.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, wipe from skin immediately. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Eyes
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Handling and Storage
Storage
Protect from moist air - will react to produce highly toxic phosphine.
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Hazards Identification
Inhalation
Highly toxic: contact with water produces toxic gas, may be fatal if inhaled. Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance, or decomposition products may cause severe injury or death.
Skin
See Inhalation.
Eyes
May cause burns.
Hazards
Produce flammable and toxic gases on contact with water. May ignite on contact with water or moist air. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Some are transported in highly flammable liquids. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
UN (DOT)
2011