Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tri-neo-pentylphosphite, min.90%
CAS Registry Number: 14540-52-4
Formula: [(CH3)3CCH2O]3P
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organophosphorus compound
Synonym: Trineopentoxyphosphine, phosphorous acid, tri-neo-pentyl ester, phosphorus trineopentoxide.
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 14540-52-4 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Solid may be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Ingestion:
Acute Health Affects: May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
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: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam.
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes, carbon monoxide, and phosphorous oxides.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight. This product may react slowly with
Handling and Storage:
air and moisture. Transfer material under an inert atmosphere of dry nitrogen or argon.
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 with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. Work with this product in a well-ventilated area, preferably a 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 may form a fine dust. Work with this product in a well-ventilated area, preferably a fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 292.4
Melting Point: 55-57°
Boiling Point: 80°C /0.15 mm
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: unpleasant odor
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: prolonged contact with air or moisture, especially at elevated temperature.
Incompatibility: oxygen, oxidizing agents, sulfur, and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, dineopentylphosphonate, 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): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
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
