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Identification

Name:
orthophosphoric acid
Synonyms:
  • ÁCIDO ORTOFOSFÓRICO ...%
  • ÁCIDO FOSFÓRICO
  • ÁCIDO FOSFÓRICO ... %
CAS:
7664-38-2
EC/EINECS:
231-633-2
Molecular Formula:
H3O4P
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1008
Uses:
degreaser solvent paint cleaner additive fungicide rinsing agent herbicide anticorrosive buffer fertilizer microbiocidal

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

H Phrases

  • H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation

Notes

  • R.1272-Note B
Labelling
Concentration Labelling
C >= 25 % Corr. cut., 1B; H314
10 % <= C < 25 % Irrit. cut., 2; H315
10 % <= C < 25 % Irrit. oc., 2; H319

Specific health risks

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Banned biocides ?

Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.

Source
Decisión 2008/809/CE
Exemptions
2009/10/25
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