Product Name: Bisguanidinium Phosphate
Chemical Family: Organic phosphate salt
Synonyms: Bisguanidine phosphate
Recommended Uses: Research applications, specialty chemical manufacturing
Supplier Details: Name, address, emergency contact phone number
Product Code: List code from supplier
CAS Number: 3697-86-9 (verify with supplier)
UN Number: Allocation depends on transport method
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (Oral, Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Pictograms: Exclamation mark symbol for moderate hazard
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed; causes skin and eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Wash hands thoroughly, wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection, avoid breathing dust or fumes, use in ventilated area
Potential Health Effects: May trigger gastrointestinal symptoms, skin rashes, eye discomfort, possible allergic reactions after repeated contact
Environmental Hazards: May harm aquatic organisms; do not release to environment
Chemical Name: Bisguanidinium phosphate
Concentration: 95–100% by weight
Other Components: Minor impurities below reporting thresholds
Molecular Formula: (C2H7N3)2H3PO4
Molecular Weight: Approx. 276.18 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, monitor for respiratory symptoms, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical advice for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open, seek immediate medical help
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, call physician or poison control center, monitor for nausea or discomfort
Symptoms: Can include headaches, dizziness, skin redness, itchiness, burning eyes, difficulty breathing
Recommendations: Show label or safety data when seeking medical help
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray, foam
Unsuitable Media: Do not use straight water stream; may cause material spread
Hazardous Combustion Products: Emits ammonia, nitrous gases, phosphorous oxides under decomposition
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Specific Hazards: Dust may create explosive mixtures in air under certain conditions
Special Procedures: Avoid water runoff into nearby water bodies due to contamination risk
Personal Precautions: Ventilate area, use appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, dust mask), limit access
Environmental Measures: Prevent product from entering drains, sewers, or natural waterways
Methods for Clean-Up: Pick up bulk with non-sparking tools, sweep or shovel into marked containers for disposal, use damp cleaning methods for residues, avoid generating dust
Decontamination: Wash spill site after removal
Disposal: Place all contaminated materials in approved hazardous waste containers
Safe Handling Measures: Handle in well-ventilated area, wear protective clothing, prevent skin and eye contact, minimize dust production
Preventative Actions: Keep away from food, avoid breathing powder or aerosols, do not eat/drink/smoke when using
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container, dry, cool, and well-ventilated area, keep away from incompatible materials such as oxidizers and strong acids
Storage Incompatibility: Separate from oxidizing agents, acids, and other incompatible materials
Packaging Recommendations: Use materials that prevent moisture ingress or contamination
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for this substance; treat as nuisance dust
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, fume hood in laboratory settings
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles or face shield
Hand Protection: Nitrile, neoprene, or rubber gloves
Body Protection: Lab coat or apron, long sleeves
Respiratory Protection: Use dust/particulate respirator where exposure risk exists
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless or faint ammonia-like smell
pH (aqueous solution): Slightly acidic
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes above 200 °C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility: Soluble in water
Relative Density: About 1.53 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Evaporation Rate: No data available
Flammability: Not classified as flammable
Explosive Properties: Dust may form explosive mixtures with air
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: May react with strong oxidizing agents and acids
Hazardous Reactions: Decomposition releases ammonia, nitrogen oxides, phosphorous oxides
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, high temperature, exposure to strong acids or oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, mineral acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia, toxic nitrogen oxides, phosphoric acid fumes
Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, and eye contact
Acute Effects: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation, may provoke respiratory discomfort if inhaled as dust
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may produce sensitization, dermatitis, or chronic respiratory irritation
Sensitization: No reliable data available
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as carcinogen
Mutagenicity: No data available
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available
LD50 (estimated, oral, rat): Data limited, consult updated literature
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic life in concentrated solutions, risk of eutrophication if released to water bodies
Persistence and Degradability: Not rapidly biodegradable in environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Likely low due to water solubility
Mobility in Soil: Mobile, risks contaminating groundwater if spilled
Other Environmental Hazards: Contains phosphorus, contributes to nutrient loading in water systems
Waste Treatment Methods: Incinerate in approved facility or dispose through licensed hazardous waste contractor
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse containers, puncture and dispose as chemical waste
Regulations: Follow local, national, and international disposal regulations
Special Precautions: Do not release to sewers or natural water sources
Spill Cleanup Residues: Collect for disposal as hazardous waste
UN Number: Consult current transport regulations
Proper Shipping Name: Bisguanidinium phosphate (may be classed as environmentally hazardous or chemical, n.o.s.)
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous under most transport conventions
Packing Group: Assign based on large-scale shipment format
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant in bulk
Special Precautions: Avoid breakage and moisture during transport, keep in sealed containers
Transport Labels: Use standard chemical shipment labels; check country of import/export requirements
TSCA Status: Listed or notified (confirm with supplier)
EINECS/ELINCS: Listed, uses may require notification
OSHA Hazard Communication: Hazardous, triggers chemical hazard labeling requirements
Other Regulations: Subject to regional, national, international chemical safety and environmental legislation
Restrictions: Exemptions or reporting may apply for research or lab use
SARA/EPCRA: Not specifically listed as a regulated substance
REACH (EU): Check preregistration status for specific uses
California Proposition 65: Not listed
