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CAS Number: 10026-13-8
Product Catalog
93-1545
Phosphorus › Phosphorus(V) chloride, 98%| CAS Number: | 10026-13-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011439 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl5P |
| Molecular Weight: | 208.24 |
| Chemical Formula: | PCl5 |
| Color and Form: | white to pale yellow xtl. |
| Note: |
Stability: moisture sensitive
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 166.8°C subl.
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Phosphorus (V) chloride, 98% |
| Product Number: | 93-1545 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 10026-13-8 |
| Formula: | PCl5 |
| EINECS Number: | 233-060-3 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Phosphorus perchloride, Phosphorus pentachloride |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 10026-13-8 | 100 | 0.1ppm | 1mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic by inhalation. Inhalation of vapors may lead to headache and dizziness and irritation of the nose and mucous membranes. Material is corrosive to skin and eyes. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, skin, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | Causes burns to the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes caustic burns to the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Very toxic by inhalation. Inhalation may lead to headaches and dizziness. Corrosive to nose and mucous membranes. |
| Ingestion: | Harmful if swallowed. May cause vomiting and diarrhea. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic by inhalation. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | no data |
| Explosion Limits: | no data |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this material is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and vapors of phosphorus pentoxide. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or other suitable absorbents. Spillage in areas not adequately ventilation will require an evacuation of site. Emergency response teams will require self-contained breathing apparatus. Material can release toxic hydrogen chloride fumes. Spill should be absorbed into vermiculite or other absorbent. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Material must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | Material has a pungent odor. Always handle material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white to pale yellow xtl |
| Molecular Weight: | 208.24 |
| Melting Point: | 166.8°C subl. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1mm (55°C) |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | sharp acidic odor |
| Solubility in Water: | reacts with water |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | moisture sensitive solid |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with moisture |
| Incompatibility: | water and active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | hydrogen chloride and phosphorus oxide |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: 660 mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); LD50: 205 mg/m3. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Phosphorus pentachloride |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1806 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Prohibited |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1806 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 9/11/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 8/02/2011 |
