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III. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: l58 ˚C (3l6 ˚F)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.03 mm Hg at 20 ˚C
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid.
Odorless.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY(H
2
O = 1): l.69
MELTING POINT: 2l ˚C (70 ˚F)
VAPOR DENSITY(AIR = 1): 3.4
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A (not flammable) FLAMMABLE LIM-
ITS: N/A
(METHOD USED): N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or water spray
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water may be used to
keep fire-exposed containers cool until fire is out. Fire fighters should
wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus with
full facepiece.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Phosphoric acid
reacts with most metals to release hydrogen gas which can form explosive
mixtures with air.
V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE (for each potential route of expo-
sure):
INHALED: Irritation to nose, throat, and respiratory tract; coughing,
chest pain, and difficulty in breathing.
CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES: Corrosive; may cause redness,
burns, pain, blurred vision, severe irritation, and tissue damage.
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN: Liquid can cause severe irritation and
burns to the skin.
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