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ETHYL PHOSPHORODICHLORIDATE

6.1 - Poison Inhalation Hazard 8 - Corrosive
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Chemical Identifiers

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CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 1498-51-7
  • Poison Inhalation Hazard
  • Corrosive
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Ethyl phosphorodichloridate is strongly irritating to skin. It may cause visible destruction or irreversible alterations in human skin tissue at the site of contact. It is very toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or by skin absorption. It may be combustible though it may require some effort to ignite.

Hazards

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Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Reacts with water to form hydrogen chloride(hydrochloric acid)
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating fumes of hydrogen chloride and phosphoric acid may be formed.

Behavior in Fire: Contact with water applied to adjacent fires produces irritating fumes of hydrogen chloride. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Inhalation of vapor irritates nose and throat. Contact with liquid causes severe burns of eyes and skin. Ingestion causes severe burns of mouth and stomach. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Organophosphates, such as ETHYL PHOSPHORODICHLORIDATE, are susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

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Response Recommendations

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Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 2927 datasheet.

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Goggles and face shield; self-contained or air-line respirator; rubber gloves, boots, and clothing. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
INHALATION: remove victim from exposure; if his breathing has stopped, start artificial respiration, call a doctor.

EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.; get medical attention for burns.

SKIN: flush with water; get medical attention for burns.

INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; give large amounts of water, followed by milk or milk of magnesia. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Chemical Formula:
  • C2H5Cl2O2P
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.35 at 66.2°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: 333°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 162.9 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

Final AEGLs for Ethylphosphorodichloridate (1498-51-7)
Exposure Period AEGL-1 AEGL-2 AEGL-3
10 minutes NR 0.37 ppm 1.1 ppm
30 minutes NR 0.25 ppm 0.76 ppm
60 minutes NR 0.2 ppm 0.6 ppm
4 hours NR 0.13 ppm 0.38 ppm
8 hours NR 0.063 ppm 0.19 ppm
NR = Not recommended due to insufficient data.
(NAC/NRC, 2024)

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3
Ethylphosphorodichloridate (1498-51-7) 0.018 ppm 0.2 ppm 0.6 ppm
(DOE, 2024)

Regulatory Information

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EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

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OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

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Alternate Chemical Names

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