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Phosphorous acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 089407A3
Description
Phosphorus acid is used as an intermediate in the preparation of other phosphorus compounds like potassium phosphite, ammonium phosphite and calcium phosphite. It is actively involved in the preparation of phosphites like aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid) (ATMP), 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) and 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic Acid (PBTC), which find application in water treatment as a scale or corrosive inhibitor. It is also used in chemical reactions as a reducing agent. Its salt, lead phosphite is used as PVC stabilizer. It is also used as a precursor in the preparation of phosphine and as an intermediate in the preparation of other phosphorus compounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Phosphorous acid | |
13598-36-2 | |
1.651 g/mL | |
Air sensitive; Hygroscopic | |
2 kg | |
Crystalline | |
UN2834 | |
Phosphonic acid | |
82 |
74°C | |
200°C (decomposition) | |
Odorless | |
97% | |
H3PO3 | |
MFCD00137258 | |
14,7346 | |
Soluble in water and alcohol. | |
97% |
Chemical Identifiers
13598-36-2 | |
H3PO3 | |
MFCD00137258 | |
Phosphonic acid |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P390-P501c
H290-H302-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PHOSPHOROUS ACID
EINECSNumber : 237-066-7
RTECSNumber : SZ6400000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only