Agent Name | Sodium phosphide |
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CAS Number | 12058-85-4 |
Formula | Na3-P |
Major Category | Metals |
Synonyms | Trisodium phosphide; [ChemIDplus] Trinatrium phosphid (German); Fosfuro de trisodio (Spanish); Phosphure de trisodium (French); Phosphure de sodium (French); [HSDB] UN1432 |
Category | Phosphides |
Description | Red or grey solid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses | Used in various chemical reactions, as a catalyst, and for polymer production; [HSDB] |
Comments | Produces phosphine on contact with water; [ERG] Reacts with water forming sodium hydroxide and phosphine; [HSDB] See "PHOSPHIDES." See "Phosphine." |
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Dangerous When Wet | Yes - A material that, by contact with water, is liable to become spontaneously flammable or to give off flammable or toxic gas at a rate greater than 1 L per kilogram of the material, per hour; [ERG 2004] |
Adverse Effects | |
Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |