Sodium Hexametaphosphate, FCC: Safety Data Sheet
Sodium Hexametaphosphate, FCC: Safety Data Sheet
Sodium Hexametaphosphate, FCC: Safety Data Sheet
Synonyms/Generic Names: Calgon, HMP, Medi-Calgon, SHMP; Sodium Polyphosphates; Glassy; Sodium
Polymetaphosphate; Sodium phosphate glass; Polyphosphoric Acids, sodium salts
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Pictograms: None
GHS Classification:
Hazard Statements:
H303 May be harmful if swallowed.
H320 Causes eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements:
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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Potential Health Effects
Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eyes In case of eye contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Skin Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable (and unsuitable) Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool
extinguishing media containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for firefighters clothing, including eye protection and boots.
Specific hazards arising from May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions. Nature of decomposition
the chemical products not known. (See also Stability and Reactivity section).
Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and place
containment and cleaning up in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with
water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup
materials in accordance with regulations.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Occupational exposure controls: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal Protection
Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles.
Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron or lab coat.
Other Not Available
Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Acute Toxicity
Skin LD50 Dermal - rabbit - > 7,940 mg/kg
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory Not Available
Ingestion LD50 Oral - rat - 3,053 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity
IARC No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Ecotoxicity
Aquatic Vertebrate Not Available
Aquatic Invertebrate Not Available
Terrestrial Not Available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Residues Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before
disposing of waste product container.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.
The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.
TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
DSCL (EEC) All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Not Listed
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 No SARA Hazards
SARA 312 No SARA Hazards
SARA 313 Not Listed
WHMIS Canada Not Listed
Revision Date
Revision 1 08-20-2012
Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. (“Columbus”) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all
inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other
materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus
has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current
information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal,
state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION)
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.
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