Calcium phosphide
[CAS# 1305-99-3]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Inorganic salt >> Phosphides, metal phosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, hypophosphorous acid and pyrophosphate
• Name: Calcium phosphide
• Synonyms: Calcium phosphide; Photophor; Tricalcium diphosphide
• Molecular Formula: Ca₃P₂
• Molecular Weight: 182.18
• CAS Registry Number: 1305-99-3
• EC Number: 215-142-0

Properties

• Density: 2.51
• Melting point: 1600 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS06;GHS05;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H260-H330-H300-H311-H318-H400
• Safety Statements: S22;S43;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	1	H260
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311

• Transport Information: UN 1360