| Agent Name | Sodium phosphide |
|---|---|
| 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." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| 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 |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Agent Name
Sodium phosphide
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."
Exposure Assessment
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
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap