Sodium phosphide
Agent Name
Sodium phosphide
CAS Number
12058-85-4
Formula
Na3-P
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Trisodium phosphide; [ChemIDplus] Trinatrium phosphid (German); Fosfuro de trisodio (Spanish); Phosphure de trisodium (French); Phosphure de sodium (French); [HSDB] UN1432
Category
Phosphides
Description
Red or grey solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in various chemical reactions, as a catalyst, and for polymer production; [HSDB]
Comments
Produces phosphine on contact with water; [ERG 2016] Reacts with water forming sodium hydroxide and phosphine; [HSDB] See "PHOSPHIDES." See "Phosphine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: