METHYL PHOSPHONIC DICHLORIDE

Strongly irritates skin. Contact may destroy or irreversibly alter skin tissue. Very toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or by skin absorption. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite.

• Water-Reactive
• Air-Reactive

Fumes in moist air to form hydrogen chloride. Reacts with water to form hydrochloric acid, reaction may be violent.

This material may burn but does not ignite readily. May ignite other combustible materials (wood, paper, oil, etc.). Reacts violently with water. Flammable poisonous gases may accumulate in tanks and hopper cars. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Contact causes severe burns to skin and eyes. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Violent reaction with water. (EPA, 1998)

Poisonous if inhaled or swallowed. Contact causes severe burns to skin and eyes. (EPA, 1998)

METHYL PHOSPHONIC DICHLORIDE is incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, bases (including amines). May react vigorously or explosively if mixed with diisopropyl ether or other ethers in the presence of trace amounts of metal salts [J. Haz. Mat., 1981, 4, 291].

• Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
• Dirt/Earth

Excerpt from 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]:

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 9206 datasheet.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck 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, 2020)

Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and special protective clothing.

Do not get water inside container. Small fires: dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Large fires: flood fire area with water from a distance. Do not get solid stream of water on spilled material. Move container from fire area if you can do so without risk. Spray cooling water on containers that are exposed to flames until well after fire is out. (EPA, 1998)

Excerpt from 137 [Substances - Water-Reactive - Corrosive]:

Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors; do not put water directly on leak, spill area or inside container. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material.

SMALL SPILL: Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. (ERG, 2020)

For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand, full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure- demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating, chemical resistant suit. (EPA, 1998)

No information available.

Warning: Methyl phosphonic dichloride is a strong irritant.

Signs and Symptoms of Methyl Phosphonic Dichloride Exposure: Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to liquid or vapors of methyl phosphonic dichloride may include irritation and burning of the eyes, nose, skin, lungs, and throat. If swallowed, gastrointestinal signs include oral or esophageal burns. Dermal burns may result if this material is spilled on the skin.

Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to methyl phosphonic dichloride may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.

Inhalation Exposure:
1. Move victim to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to methyl phosphonic dichloride.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for performance of other invasive procedures.
4. Transport to a health care facility.

Dermal/Eye Exposure:
1. Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to methyl phosphonic dichloride.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
4. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes.
5. Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
6. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for performance of other invasive procedures.
7. Transport to a health care facility.

Ingestion Exposure:
1. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or respiratory support.
2. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for performance of other invasive procedures.
3. DO NOT induce vomiting or attempt to neutralize.
4. Activated charcoal is of no value.
5. Give the victims water or milk: children up to 1 year old, 125 mL (4 oz or 1/2 cup); children 1 to 12 years old, 200 mL (6 oz or 3/4 cup); adults, 250 mL (8 oz or 1 cup). Water or milk should be given only if victims are conscious and alert.
6. Transport to a health care facility. (EPA, 1998)

• DICHLOROMETHYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE
• METHANEPHOSPHONODICHLORIDIC ACID
• METHANEPHOSPHONYL CHLORIDE
• METHANEPHOSPHONYL DICHLORIDE
• METHYL PHOSPHONIC DICHLORIDE
• METHYLPHOSPHONIC ACID DICHLORIDE
• METHYLPHOSPHONIC DICHLORIDE
• METHYLPHOSPHONODICHLORIDIC ACID
• METHYLPHOSPHONYL CHLORIDE
• METHYLPHOSPHONYL DICHLORIDE
• PHOSPHONIC DICHLORIDE, METHYL-