Phosphorus Oxychloride
- CAS Number
- 10025-87-3
- HSN Code
- 28121030
- Molecular Formula
- POCl3
- Catalogue Number
- AL01187
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 153.33 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Phosphoryl trichloride is a phosphorus coordination entity.
Also known as Phosphoryl Chloride.
- Catalogue No.
- AL01187
- CAS Number
- 10025-87-3
- Molecular Formula
- POCl3
- Molecular Weight
- 153.33 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28121030
- Grade
- 98% Extra Pure
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 1.25 °C; Boiling point: 105.8 °C; Density: Specific gravity: 1.645 at 25 °C/4 °C; Solubility: Reacts with water.
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless to yellow, oily liquid [Note: A solid below 34 degrees F]
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
- Catalogue No.
- AL01187
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 10025-87-3
- EC Number
- 233-046-7
- Grade
- 98% Extra Pure
- EC Index Number
- 015-012-00-6
- Chemical Formula
- POCl3
- HSN Code
- 28121030
- Synonyms
- Phosphoryl Chloride
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Chlorinating and dehydrating reagent in organic synthesis.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4; Skin Corr. 1A; Acute Tox. 2; STOT RE 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 24813 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H330: Fatal if inhaled; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Corrosive to metals; may cause severe skin burns and eye damage.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
- CAS No.
- 10025-87-3
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Coughing, shortness of breath, skin burns, eye irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Not combustible, but if involved in a fire may react to produce hydrogen chloride & phosphoric acid.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain and neutralize spill with suitable materials.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable dry containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use only in a fume hood with appropriate PPE. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use a NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation occurs.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Pungent & musty odor
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- 1.25 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 105.8 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 40 mm Hg at 27.3 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 5.3 (Air = 1)
- Density
- Specific gravity: 1.645 at 25 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- Reacts with water
- Log Pow
- Not specified
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Highly reactive with water and moisture, releasing hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosphorus oxides. Reacts violently with water.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Water, alcohols, amines, bases, and strong oxidizers.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LC50 Rat inhalation 48 ppm/4 hr; LC50 Guinea pig inhalation 52 ppm/4 hr; LD50 Rabbit dermal >250 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1810
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1810
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1810
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1810
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1810
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1 (8)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- I
- Packing group (IMDG)
- I
- Packing group (IATA)
- I
- Packing group (ADN)
- I
- Packing group (RID)
- I
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a chlorinating/dehydrating reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate synthesis, notably converting amides to nitriles/imidoyl chlorides.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01187
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 153.33 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | A clear colorless fuming liquid with pungent odor | A clear colorless fuming liquid with pungent odor |
| Assay | (Min) 99.0% | 99.47% |
| Copper (Cu) | <0.00005% | <0.00005% |
| Nickel (Ni) | <0.0001% | <0.0001% |
| Iron (Fe) | <0.00005% | 0.00004% |
| Lead (Pb) | <0.0001% | 0.00008% |
| Density (20°C) | About 1.70 | 1.66 |
The above product complies with EP grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% Extra Pure | ≥ 98% | m.p. 1.25 °C; b.p. 105.8 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Reacts with water |
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