Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: 1,2-Bis(phosphino)ethane, 99%
CAS Registry Number: 5518-62-7
Formula: H2PCH2CH2PH2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organophosphine ligand
Synonym: None
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 5518-62-7 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. May cause severe burns. Liquid has a pungent
Emergency Overview:
odor. Inhalation of vapors may lead to headache, fever, chills, muscle pain, nausea and dizziness.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, eyes, skin, inhalation
Eye Contact: May cause mild to severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. May cause mild irritation of the skin, or thermal burns if ignited.
Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation of vapors may lead to headache, fever, chills, muscle pain, nausea and
Inhalation:
dizziness.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea and dizziness.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Inhalation of vapors or ingestion may lead to
Acute Health Affects:
headache, fever, chills, muscle pain, nausea and dizziness.
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: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Pyrophoric
Explosion Limits: Pyrophoric
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
The pyrophoric liquid may reignite. Fire fighters should be equipped with an 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 vapors of phosphorus pentoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Spontaneously flammable in air, especially in contact with organic matter such as paper or cloth.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
'The material may ignite spontaneously in air. Avoid static discharge. Burning material may release
toxic fumes. In case of poor ventilation, leave the area unless fitted with a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Spill and Leak Procedures:
Small spills can be mixed with ground limestone, sodium bicarbonate, or other suitable absorbents, swept up,
and held in a closed metal can.
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 a efficient fume hood. Fire
may occur in emptied container and transfer lines.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles and a full face shield.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and flame proof insulated gloves over rubber gloves.
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: Wear a full face shield, flame resistant lab apron and suitable gloves.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: colorless liq.
Molecular Weight: 92.02
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: 109-110°C
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: unpleasant pungent odor
Solubility in Water: slightly soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air-sensitive, pyrophoric liquid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Contact with air. Material may spontaneously ignite, especially in the presence of organic matter such as
Conditions to Avoid:
paper or cloth.
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents, halogens, air (pyrophoric), halocarbons, sulfur.
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and phosphorus pentoxide.
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 federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Pyrophoric liquids, organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.2
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): I
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2845
Shipping Name (IATA): Forbidden
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2845
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
