Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: n-Propyldichlorophosphine, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number: 15573-31-6
Formula: n-C3H7PCl2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organophosphine halide
Synonym: Dichloropropylphosphine, Phosphine, dichloropropyl-
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 15573-31-6 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Material has a pungent odor. Inhalation of vapor may cause coughing, headache, and pulmonary edema. Very
Emergency Overview:
corrosive to eyes, skin, nose, and mucous membranes.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of vapor.
Eye Contact: Causes burns to the eyes.
Causes mild to severe irritation of the skin. Hydrochloric acid hydrolysis product is a corrosive liquid or vapor.
Skin Contact:
Inhalation: Corrosive Inhalation may cause spasms, coughing, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Ingestion: Corrosive to mouth throat and stomach. May cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, pain and stomach upset.
Material has a pungent odor. Inhalation of vapor may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Acute Health Affects:
Contact of liquid or vapor with eyes and skin causes burns.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If this material is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and In a fire material may emit toxic organic fumes, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and phosphorous pentoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be neutralized with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up.
Spill and Leak Procedures: Spillage in areas not adequately ventilated will require an evacuation of site. Emergency response teams will
require self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly sealed. Transfer material under an inert
Handling and Storage:
atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Always wear safety glasses. If pouring or transferring this substance wear a face shield for additional
Eye Protection:
protection.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material has a pungent odor. Always handle material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material has a pungent odor. Always handle material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: colorless liq.
Molecular Weight: 144.97
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: 133°C
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.118
Odor: sharp acidic odor
Solubility in Water: Reacts vigorously with water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive, moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with air or moisture
Incompatibility: Water, air, oxidizing agents, active metals, oxygen and sulfur
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, phosphorus oxide, hydrogen chloride, and organic fumes
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Corrosive liquids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): I
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1760
Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): I
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1760
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
