| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] Wear appropriate safety goggles, protective clothing and gloves. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Appearance] Clear, yellow liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Miscible | |
| [Density] 1.282 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 1.13 (pKa) | |
| [Usage] Complexing agent for the removal of traces of heavy metal ions (also employed as the sodium salt). It acts also as a hypocalcemic agent. | |
| [Product Name] Inositol hexaphosphoric acid | |
| [Synonyms] (2,3,4,5,6-Pentaphosphonooxycyclohexyl) dihydrogen phosphate Alkalovert Fytic acid Inositol hexaphosphate myo-Inositol hexakis(phosphate) myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate) | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_83-86-3.htm">83-86-3 | |
| [Formula] C6H18O24P6 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 660.04 | |
| [EINECS] 201-506-6 | |
| [RTECS] NM7525000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Merck] 12,7542 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2201952 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-06-00-07927 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Decomposition] Phosphine, carbon monoxide, oxides of phosphorus, carbon dioxide are produced upon decomposition. |
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