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Zinc phosphide

≥19% active phoshor (P) basis, powder

Synonym(s):

Trizinc diphosphide, Zn3P2

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Linear Formula:
Zn3P2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
258.12
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

form

powder

composition

active phoshor (P), ≥19%

reaction suitability

core: zinc
reagent type: catalyst

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Zn]=P[Zn]P=[Zn]

InChI

1S/2P.3Zn

InChI key

NQDYSWQRWWTVJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Water-react 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S N Tawde et al.
Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 8(4), 436-440 (2012-10-30)
A 4-year-old, 37 kg, male German shepherd developed hyperthermia, tachycardia, and agitation following consumption of ground meat found in the backyard of its owner. When presented to a veterinary clinic, plasma ethylene glycol (EG) testing was positive, and the dog was
Jens Jacob et al.
Pest management science, 64(1), 74-80 (2008-01-15)
Zinc phosphide baits are used for controlling pest rodents but are also highly toxic to other vertebrates. The base for rodent baits containing zinc phosphide is usually wheat kernels which are highly attractive to birds. In this study, wheat-based pellets
C A Bhadkambekar et al.
Journal of analytical toxicology, 32(9), 760-762 (2008-11-22)
Zinc as a marker element in the viscera of suspected metal phosphide poisoning has been studied during the present work. Neutron activation analysis (NAA) has been employed to detect and quantify the concentration of zinc in the viscera/stomach portion. The
Tanuj Kanchan et al.
Journal of forensic and legal medicine, 15(1), 7-14 (2007-12-22)
Poisoning is an important health hazard and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Poisoning is one of the preferred means of committing suicide among males and females in India. A five year retrospective study from January
Severe metabolic acidosis secondary to zinc phosphide poisoning.
Murat Orak et al.
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 58(5), 289-290 (2008-07-29)

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