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CALCIUM PHOSPHATE

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Chemical Identifiers

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CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 7758-87-4
  • 10103-46-5
none data unavailable
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Inhalation of MCP or DCP may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract; prolonged inhalation of concentrated pyrophosphate may cause a deposit of TCP in the lungs. Ingestion of large quantities of any form of calcium phosphate may cause nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea; MCP may also be corrosive to membranes of mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract. Local irritation of the eyes may result from contact with any of these phosphates; prolonged or repeated exposure to MCP may lead to chronic conjunctivitis. Contact with skin by MCP may cause local irritation or chronic dermatitis; prolonged or repeated contact with concentrated aqueous slurries of DCP may cause local irritation. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Some calcium phosphates form acid solutions in water. These may attack metals with formation of flammable hydrogen gas, which may collect in enclosed spaces (USCG, 1999).
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

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Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Flush with water (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
Dust mask, goggles, and gloves (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
INHALATION: move to clean air; see physician in case of persistent coughing, expectoration, chest pain, or shortness of breath.

INGESTION: get medical attention quickly; induce vomiting by giving large amounts of water or warm salty water, or by tickling back of patient's throat; continue until vomitus is clear; follow with milk, eggs, or olive oil to soothe stomach.

EYES: immediately flush with large quantities of running water for at least 15 min., holding eyelids apart to insure thorough flushing of eyes and lids; do not attempt to neutralize with chemical agents; get medical attention quickly; 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.
Chemical Formula:
  • Ca3(PO4)2
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: 2 to 3 at 68°F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: Monocalcium phos- phate: 252.16; Dicalcium phosphate: 136.06; Calcium pyrophosphate: 254 (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
Calcium phosphate; (Tricalcium phosphate) (10103-46-5) 120 mg/m3 1300 mg/m3 7900 mg/m3
(DOE, 2024)

Regulatory Information

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EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names

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