<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Dust may cause mechanical irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Can decompose at high
temperatures forming toxic gases. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product may be mildly irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract and may cause coughing and
sneezing. Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of nose and throat
due to absorption of moisture and oils. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
This product may cause irritation due to abrasive action. Excessive contact with powder may cause
drying of the skin due to absorption of moisture and oils. May cause defatting, drying and cracking of
the skin.
Skin Contact:
Not likely to be absorbed through the skin.
Skin Absorption:
This product may cause irritation, redness and possible damage due to abrasiveness. Excessive
contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of the eyes due to absorption of moisture
and oils.
Eye Contact:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00065868
Index:
2006 August 23
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Sodium Hexametaphosphate.
Product Name:
2006 August 23
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI5008/06C
Sodium Hexametaphosphate.
Chemical Name:
Polyphosphoric acids, sodium salts ; Metaphosphoric Acid, Hexasodium Salt ; SHMP.
Synonyms:
Inorganic Phosphate.
Chemical Family:
Na6.O18.P6
Molecular Formula:
Water treatment. Pulp and paper industry. Food additive. Emulsifier. Chemical intermediate.
Product Use:
WHM