Chemical Datasheet
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC |
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
A colorless to white crystalline solid. Noncombustible.
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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: At fire temperature decomposes to emit highly toxic and irritating phosphorus oxides. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Will produce local irritation in the respiratory tract. A burning sensation in the nose and throat, as well as coughing (and in high concentrations, choking) may be noted. May cause lung irritation. EYES: Immediate and severe pain followed by conjuctival edema and corneal clouding. Cataracts may form. SKIN: Immediate local reactions, including reddening, itching and irritation, followed by loss of surface layers of the skin. INGESTION: Severe tissue damage to all portions of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include pain and burning wherever contact is made. Nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea may occur. Tissue corrosion and ulceration may result if untreated. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC corrodes aluminum and zinc [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980 p. 947]. Reacts when heated above about 84°C with aqueous solutions of reducing sugars other than sucrose, to evolve toxic levels of carbon monoxide [Bretherick, 5th Ed., 1995].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
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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: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.
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)
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: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.
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)
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)
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
Rubber gloves and boots, safety goggles or face mask, hooded suit, and respirator with approved canister, or a self-contained breathing apparatus. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
Get medical aid.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If needed, give artificial respiration.
EYES: Wash with running water for 15 min. Continue irrigation for additional 15 min. if physician is (USCG, 1999)
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If needed, give artificial respiration.
EYES: Wash with running water for 15 min. Continue irrigation for additional 15 min. if physician is (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.
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.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
170.06°F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.62
at 68°F
(Hydrate) 2.52 anhydrous
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
The hydrate loses 11 moles of water at 212°F.
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
163.95 (anhydrous); 380.16 (Hydrate, 12H 2 O)
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
| Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
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| Sodium tripolyphosphate (7758-29-4) | 9.4 mg/m3 | 100 mg/m3 | 620 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
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EPA Consolidated List of Lists
| Regulatory Name | CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ | EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
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| Sodium phosphate, tribasic | 10101-89-0 | 5000 pounds | |||||
| Sodium phosphate, tribasic | 10361-89-4 | 5000 pounds | |||||
| Sodium phosphate, tribasic | 7601-54-9 | 5000 pounds |
(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
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No regulatory information available.Alternate Chemical Names
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- ANTISAL 4
- ARMOFOS
- CYCLIC SODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATE
- DETOXOL
- DRI-TRI
- EMPIPHOS STP-D
- FREEZ-GARD FP 19
- LASTON RP
- PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE
- PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE (NA5P3O10)
- PENTASODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE
- PENTASODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (NA5P3O10)
- PHOSPHORIC ACID SODIUM SALT (1:3)
- POLYGON
- RHODIAPHOS LV
- S 400
- S 400 (PHOSPHATE)
- SODIUM CYCLOTRIPHOSPHATE (NA3P3O9)
- SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE
- SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE ((NAPO3)3)
- SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE (NA3(P3O9))
- SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE (NA3P3O9)
- SODIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATE DODECAHYDRATE
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE ((NAPO3)3)
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE (NA3P3O9)
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE (NA3PO4)
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE (NA3PO4) DODECAHYDRATE
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE (NA5P3O10)
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE, [TRIBASIC]
- SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE (NA5P3O10)
- SODIUM TERTIARY PHOSPHATE
- SODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATE
- SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE
- SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE (NA5P3O10)
- SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE
- SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (NA5P3O10)
- STMP
- STP
- STPP
- THERMPHOS
- THERMPHOS L 50
- THERMPHOS N
- THERMPHOS NW
- THERMPHOS SPR
- TRIBASIC SODIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATE
- TRIBASIC SODIUM PHOSPHATE
- TRIMETAPHOSPHORIC ACID (H3P3O9), TRISODIUM SALT
- TRISODIUM CYCLOTRIPHOSPHATE
- TRISODIUM METAPHOSPHATE
- TRISODIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATE
- TRISODIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATE DODECAHYDRATE
- TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
- TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE (NA3PO4.12H2O)
- TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE DECAHYDRATE
- TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE DODECAHYDRATE
- TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE DODECAHYDRATE (NA3PO4.12H2O)
- TRISODIUM TRICYCLOPHOSPHATE
- TRISODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATE
- TRISODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATE (NA3P3O9)
- TROMETE
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