| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. | |
| [Fire Potential] When strongly heated it decomposes with evolution of phosphine which ignites spontaneously in air. Moderate fire hazard, when exposed to heat. Hypophosphites moderate fire risk. | |
| [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, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Skin] Gastric lavage: consider after ingestion of a potentially life-threatening amount of poison if it can be performed soon after ingestion (generally within 1 hour). Protect airway by placement in trendelenburg and left lateral decubitus position or by endotracheal intubation. Control any seizures first. | |
| [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 in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping are possible. | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Symptoms may range from mild muscle cramps, listlessness, and confusion to paralysis. | |
| [Appearance] White, hexagonal crystals. Odorless. | |
| [Solubility in water] 200 g/100 ml @ 25 C | |
| [Usage] In medicine. | |
| [Product Name] Potassium phosphinate | |
| [Synonyms] Potassium phosphinate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7782-87-8.htm">7782-87-8 | |
| [Formula] H2KO2P | |
| [Molecular Weight] 104.09 | |
| [EINECS] 231-967-9 | |
| [Merck] 12,7807 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 133242 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. |
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