Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Di-i-propylphosphine, 98% (10 wt% in hexanes)
CAS Registry Number: 20491-53-6
Formula: (C3H7)2PH
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organophosphine ligand
Synonym: Di-iso-propylphosphane
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 20491-53-6 10% no data no data
Hexane 73513-42-5 90% 50ppm 1800mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Inhalation of vapors may depress central nervous
Emergency Overview:
system. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child and impaired fertility.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Contact will cause irritation, redness and a burning sensation.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation of the skin. Repeated contact causes defatting of the skin.
Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation of vapors may depress the central nervous system causing dizziness, and
Inhalation:
irritation to the lungs.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and headache.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Ingestion may cause nausea and vomiting.
Acute Health Affects:
Inhalation may cause headache and dizziness. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: Prolonged exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause nerve damage and sensory loss.
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: -14.8°F (hexane)
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: LEL (1.7%) UEL (7.7%)
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If this product 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 If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and phosphorus pentoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Highly flammable.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
If spilled, all personnel must be immediately evacuated and the area sealed off. The material may self-ignite
Spill and Leak Procedures: releasing toxic and corrosive fumes of phosphorus pentoxide. Ventilation should be available. If entry into the
area is required, personnel should be fitted with self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat.
Handling and Storage:
Material should be transferred under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon in an efficient fume hood.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Handle the 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: Handle the 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: 118.62
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: pungent and noxious odor
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with air
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents, alkyl halides, and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phosphorus oxides and organic fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
No information available on title compound. For hexane--Standard Draize Test(rabbit); 10mg(mild).
Inhalation(human); TCLo: 190ppm/8W. Oral(rat); ld50: 28710mg/kg. Inhalation(rat); LC50: 48000ppm/4H.
RTECS Data: Intraperitoneal(rat); LDLo: 9100mg/kg. Intravenous(mouse); LDLo: 831mg/kg. Inhalation(rat); TCLo:
2000ppm/12H/24W-I. TDLo: 38g/kg oral(mouse) fetotoxicity: TCLo: 10,000ppm/7H. Inhalation(rat)
reproductive, behavioral, newborn; TCLo: 1000ppm/6H. Inhalation(rat) reproductive, newborn, wt. loss; TCLo:
5000ppm/20H.
Carcinogenic Effects: Hexane: Insufficient data
Mutagenic Effects: Hexane: Possible mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects: Hexane: Possible reproductive effector
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Flammable liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): I
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1993
Shipping Name (IATA): Flammable liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 3
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): I
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1993
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed. Hexane: reportable under SARA 313.
Second Ingredient: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
