| [Fire Fighting] No special precautions necessary when fighting fires involving this product. | |
| [Ingestion] Do not induce vomiting - following ingestion and/or prior to gastric evacuation, immediately dilute with 4 to 8 ounces (120 to 240 ml) of milk or water (not to exceed 15 ml/kg in a child). | |
| [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] Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists. | |
| [Eyes] Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry location in a closed container. | |
| [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. | |
| [Inhalation] Hyperventilation may occur secondary to hypocalcemia. | |
| [Skin] May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin. | |
| [Eyes] Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea are common, leading to dehydration. | |
| [Hazards] No special fire hazards are known to be associated with this product. | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Wear resistant gloves such as natural rubber. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see exposure guidelines), a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators (negative pressure type) under specified conditions | |
| [Exposure Effects] Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) irritation (nose, throat, airways). | |
| [Poison Class] 5 | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Melting Point] 588 | |
| [Density] 2.475 g/cm3 (25 C) | |
| [Usage] Toothpastes containing 0.5-95% Silicon dioxide xerogel & 0.5-6% Sodium trimetaphosphate are effective tooth polishing agents. | |
| [Product Name] Metaphosphoric acid trisodium salt | |
| [Synonyms] 1,3,5,2,4,6-Trioxatriphosphorinane, 2,4,6-trihydroxy, trisodium salt Cyclic sodium trimetaphosphate Sodium trimetaphosphate Trimetaphosphate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7785-84-4.htm">7785-84-4 | |
| [Formula] Na3O9P3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 305.88 | |
| [EINECS] 232-088-3 | |
| [RTECS] OY4025000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Merck] 12,8845 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 53955 (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] No data. |
Print