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Tetrasodium pyrophosphate

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment. Extinguish using media most appropriate for surrounding fire.
[Ingestion]

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
[Inhalation]

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention; keep person warm and quiet. If person is not breathing, begin artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
[Skin]

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists.
[Eyes]

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
[Ingestion]

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are possible if ingested.
[Inhalation]

Cough, tachypnea, and wheezing are common after inhalation.
[Skin]

Redness, swelling and pain may occur.
[Eyes]

Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
[Personal Protection]

Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations. Resistant gloves such as neoprene. Normal work clothing that covers arms and legs.
[Respirators]

If needed, use a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

Colorless crystals or white powder.
[Melting Point]

988
[Density]

2.534 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Usage]

The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered products.
[Product Name]

Diphosphoric acid tetrasodium salt
[Synonyms]

Phosphotex
Tetrasodium phosphonato phosphate
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
[CAS]

"CASEN_7722-88-5.htm">7722-88-5
[Formula]

Na4O7P2
[Molecular Weight]

265.89999999999998
[EINECS]

231-767-1
[RTECS]

UX7350000
[RTECS Class]

Drug
[Merck]

12,9377
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

16161 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material.
[Stability]

Stable.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong acids.
[Decomposition]

Oxides of phosphorous.