Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: 1,2-Bis(dichlorophosphino)-1,2-dimethylhydrazine, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number: 37170-64-2
Formula: Cl2PN(CH3)N(CH3)PCl2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organophosphorus compound
Synonym: None
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 37170-64-2 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Inhalation of vapors may lead to headache and dizziness. Corrosive to
Emergency Overview:
skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, skin, inhalation
Eye Contact: Causes burns to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes burns to the skin.
The material has a pungent odor. Inhalation may lead to headaches and dizziness. Corrosive to nose and
Inhalation:
mucous membranes.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Health Affects: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and vapors of phosphorus pentoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or other suitable absorbents. Spillage in areas not adequately
Spill and Leak Procedures: ventilation will require an evacuation of site. Emergency response teams will require self-contained breathing
apparatus. Spill should be absorbed into vermiculite or other suitable absorbent.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Material must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clothing.
Ventilation: Material has a pungent odor. Always handle material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material has a pungent odor. Always handle material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: colorless to slightly cloudy liq.
Molecular Weight: 261.84
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: acidic odor
Solubility in Water: reacts with water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture-sensitive liquid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with air and moisture
Incompatibility: water, oxidizing agents and halogens
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, phosphorus pentoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, and organic
Decomposition Products:
fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Corrosive liquids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1760
Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1760
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A