Green Air Products, Inc.
Genesis Formula pH Lower Solution
Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION
Product name: Item ID:
Genesis Formula pH Lower PHL
Application:
Hydroponic Solutions
Manufacturer Identification:
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical composition: Chemical Information:
Phosphoric Acid - 40-45% CAS No.: 7664-38-2 , EINECS:
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION/HEALTH EFFECTS
Overdose can result in nausea and vomiting with severe abdominal pain and severe conjunctivitis, which may result in
permanent damage. Prolonged contact with acid mist can result in severe respiratory irritation.
Green Air Products, Inc.
PO Box 1318
Gresham, OR 97030
OSHA-PEL: 1 mg/m3 Ceiling
ACGIH-TLV: 1 mg/m3 TWA, 3 mg/m3 STEL
NIOSHA-REL: 3 mg/m3 TWA
SWALLOWED:
EYE:
SKIN:
INHALED:
CARCINOGENICITY:
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED:
EYE:
SKIN:
INHALED:
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
Ingestion may result in irritation and burning of mucous
membranes and/or gastrointestinal tract.
Contact will produce severe irritation. Prolonged contact may
result in permanent eye damage.
Contact may produce mild to severe irritation. Prolonged
contact may result in chemical burns.
Inhalation of acid mist may produce mild to severe irritation of
respiratory tract.
This material is not listed (IARC, NTP, OSHA) as a cancer
causing agent.
If conscious, immediately rinse mouth with water and give
water or milk to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO
NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. Seek immediate medical attention.
Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at
least 15 minutes with eyelids held open. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with
large amounts of water. If irritation develops seek immediate
medical attention.
Remove victim from exposure. Remove contaminated
clothing. Allow victim to assume most comfortable position
and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. If breathing
is labored, ensure airways are clear and administer oxygen. If
breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration
immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
Treat symptomatically as indicated for exposure to strong
acids.
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SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION MATERIALS:
Non-flammable. Not a fire hazard.
Use media suitable to extinguish source of fire.
Firefighters should wear self contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting fire if
mists from fire are encountered.
High temperatures will liberate phosphorus oxides
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In case of accidental spill or release:
Dike around spill for containment and recover for reprocessing. Small spills can be safely neutralized with
limestone or soda ash. Caustic soda should be avoided
because of excessive reactivity.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
STORAGE:
Do not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing . Wear protective equipment as indicated. When
diluting, the acid should always be slowly poured into the
water.
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from sources of
heat, moisture or incompatible materials. Store away from
stronge alkaline materials. Protect from freezing. Corrosive to
steel and other metals.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Provide local and/or general exhaust ventilation to keep
exposure level below the OSHA standard. Local exhaust
ventilation is preferred because it can control the emissions of
the contaminants at its source, preventing its dispersion into
the general work area.
Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of mist. Wear
overalls, safety glasses or goggles and face shield, chemical
resistant gloves, chemical suit and boots. Respiratory
protection is required if airborne concentration is high or
unknown. Use a respirator if there is a risk of inhaling mist
spray. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or
using the toilet.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE and ODOR
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
BOILING POINT:
EXPLOSION LIMITS:
FLASH POINT:
FREEZING POINT
MELTING POINT:
H:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
APOR DENSITY:
VAPOR PRESSURE:
Clear viscous liquid, odorless
N/A
270ºF (132ºC)
N/A
N/A
12ºF (-11ºC)
N/A
1.05
Completely soluble in water
1.176
not available
5 mm Hg at 78ºF (26ºC)
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