Safety Data Sheet Tricalcium phosphate Revision 1, Date 10 Apr 2016 1. IDENTIFICATION Product Name Tricalcium phosphate Other Names Calcium orthophosphate; Calcium phosphate, tribasic; Tricalcium orthophosphate Uses FOOD INDUSTRY: Used as an anticoagulant (flour), nutritional supplement, Calcium intensifier, pH regulator and buffer; as an additive for milk powder, sweets, pudding, flavouring and meat; and as a refining agent for animal oil and yeast food. Chemical Family No Data Available Chemical Formula Ca3(PO4)2 Chemical Name Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (2:3) Product Description No Data Available Contact Details of the Supplier of this Safety Data Sheet Organisation Location Telephone Redox Pty Ltd 2 Swettenham Road +61-2-97333000 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Redox Pty Ltd 11 Mayo Road +64-9-2506222 Wiri Auckland 2104 New Zealand Redox Inc. 3960 Paramount Boulevard +1-424-675-3200 Suite 107 Lakewood CA 90712 USA Redox Chemicals Sdn Bhd Level 2, No. 8, Jalan Sapir 33/7 +60-3-5614-2111 Seksyen 33, Shah Alam Premier Industrial Park 40400 Shah Alam Sengalor, Malaysia Emergency Contact Details For emergencies only; DO NOT contact these companies for general product advice. Organisation Location Telephone Poisons Information Centre Westmead NSW 1800-251525 131126 Chemcall Australia 1800-127406 +64-4-9179888 Chemcall Malaysia +64-4-9179888 Chemcall New Zealand 0800-243622 +64-4-9179888 National Poisons Centre New Zealand 0800-764766 CHEMTREC USA & Canada 1-800-424-9300 CN723420 +1-703-527-3887 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled Globally Harmonised System Redox Pty Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail [email protected] Melbourne Hawke’s Bay USA All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth Los Angeles ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney Form 21047, Revision 3, Page 1 of 9, 25-Mar-2020 02:17:53 Hazard Classification NOT hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Signal Word None National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Dangerous Goods Classification NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015 HSNO Classifications Health 6.1E Substances that are acutely toxic –May be harmful, Aspiration hazard Hazards Environmental 9.1D Substances that are slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or are otherwise Hazards designed for biocidal action 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredients Chemical Entity Formula CAS Number Proportion Tricalcium phosphate (E-341) Ca3(PO4)2 7758-87-4 100 % 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Description of necessary measures according to routes of exposure Swallowed If swallowed, rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a Poison Centre or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Eye If in eye(s), rinse affected eye(s) cautiously with water for several minutes, holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Skin If on skin, rinse skin with plenty of water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. Inhaled If inhaled and breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. If experiencing respiratory symptoms, call a Poison Centre or doctor physician. Advice to Doctor All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Medical Conditions Aggravated Skin/dermal disorders, disorders of the lungs. by Exposure 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES General Measures If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Flammability Conditions No Data Available Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire. Fire and Explosion Hazard Non-combustible When involved in a fire, this product may generate irritating fumes and gases including Carbon monoxide, Cyanuric Hazardous Products of acid and Sulphur dioxide. Combustion Special Fire Fighting Runoff may pollute waterways. Instructions Personal Protective Equipment Wear positive pressure Self-Contained Breathing Appraratus (SCBA). Structural firefighter’s uniform may provide limited protection. Flash Point No Data Available Lower Explosion Limit No Data Available Upper Explosion Limit No Data Available Auto Ignition Temperature No Data Available Hazchem Code No Data Available 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES General Response Procedure Increase ventilation. Avoid generating dust and/or scattering. Avoid inhalation of dust. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Clean Up Procedures Pick up mechanically. Vacuum or sweep up material and place it in a suitable disposal container. Containment Stop leak if safe to do so. Decontamination Wash down area. Prevent runoff to drains or waterways. Environmental Precautionary Runoff may pollute waterways. If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, contact local environmental services Measures immediately. Evacuation Criteria Keep unauthorised personnel away. Keep upwind. Personal Precautionary Use proper personal protective equipment (see section 8). Measures 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use. Ensure ventilation is adequate. Avoid generating dust. Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid breathing dust. Observe good personal hygiene practices and recommended procedures. Storage Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials incl. oxidising agents, alkalines and hypochlorites. Container Keep only in original packaging as approved by the manufacturer. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION General No Exposure Standard assigned for this specific material. The Exposure Standard for dust not otherwise specified is 10 mg/m3 (inspirable dust) and 3 mg/m3 (respirable dust). Exposure Limits No Data Available Biological Limits No information available. Engineering Measures Adequate ventilation system is required in order to keep airborne concentrations low. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Personal Protection Equipment The selection of PPE is dependant on a detailed risk assessment, considering the work situation, handling methods and environmental factors. The wearing of overalls, boots, PVC gloves, eye protection and the use of a suitable dust mask (AS 1715/1716) should be considered. Special Hazards Precaustions No information available. Work Hygienic Practices Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid breathing dust. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Take off contaminated clothing/shoes and wash before reuse. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Solid Appearance Powder or granular Odour Odourless Colour White pH 6 - 8 (10% solution) Vapour Pressure No Data Available Relative Vapour Density No Data Available Boiling Point No Data Available Melting Point 1670 °C Freezing Point No Data Available Solubility Slightly soluble in water Specific Gravity No Data Available Flash Point No Data Available Auto Ignition Temp No Data Available Evaporation Rate No Data Available Bulk Density No Data Available Corrosion Rate No Data Available Decomposition Temperature No Data Available Density No Data Available Specific Heat No Data Available Molecular Weight No Data Available Net Propellant Weight No Data Available Octanol Water Coefficient No Data Available Particle Size No Data Available Partition Coefficient No Data Available Saturated Vapour Concentration No Data Available Vapour Temperature No Data Available Viscosity No Data Available Volatile Percent No Data Available VOC Volume No Data Available Additional Characteristics No Data Available Potential for Dust Explosion No information available. Fast or Intensely Burning No information available. Characteristics Flame Propagation or Burning No information available. Rate of Solid Materials Non-Flammables That Could No information available. Contribute Unusual Hazards to a Fire Properties That May Initiate or Non combustible material. Contribute to Fire Intensity Reactions That Release Gases Decomposition products: Toxic and/or irritating smoke, fumes and gases including phosphine, Phosphorus oxides or Vapours and Calcium oxide; Hydroxyapatite. Release of Invisible Flammable No information available. Vapours and Gases 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY General Information No dangerous reactions known under conditions of normal use, storage and temperature. Chemical Stability Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid Avoid elevated temperatures. Materials to Avoid Incompatible materials: Strong oxidising agents. Hazardous Decomposition Toxic and/or irritating smoke, fumes and gases including phosphine, Phosphorus oxides and Calcium oxide; Products Hydroxyapatite. Hazardous Polymerisation Will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION General Information ROUTES OF