White phosphorus
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Category：Agrochemicals Own Brand：MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
White Phosphorus
Chemical Name: Phosphorus (white)
Synonyms: Yellow phosphorus; Tetraphosphorus (P₄)
CAS Number: 12185-10-3 / 7723-14-0
Molecular Formula: P₄
Molecular Weight: 123.895 g/mol
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Waxy white-to-yellow transparent solid (darkens on exposure to light) |
| Odor | Garlic-like (characteristic) |
| Melting Point | 44.1°C (111°F) |
| Boiling Point | 280°C (536°F) |
| Density | 1.82 g/cm³ (20°C) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents (benzene, CS₂) |
| Autoignition | 30°C (86°F) in air (spontaneously flammable) |
| Storage | Under water/inert liquid (N₂ atmosphere) |
Hazard & Safety Information (GHS/UN)
Danger Symbols:
🔥 Flammable (Category 1)
☠️ Acute Toxicity (Category 1)
⚠️ Environmental Hazard
Hazard Codes:
• H250: Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
• H300: Fatal if swallowed
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
• H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
UN Number: UN1381 (Packing Group I)
Chemical Behavior
• Pyrophoric: Ignites spontaneously in air (forms P₄O₁₀ smoke)
• Reactivity:
- Violent reactions with oxidizers, halogens, sulfur
- Explosive with potassium chlorate
• Toxicity: - LD₅₀ (oral, rat): 3.03 mg/kg (extremely toxic)
- Causes “phossy jaw” (chronic exposure)
Applications
✔ Smoke munitions (military)
✔ Phosphoric acid production
✔ Rodenticides (historical, now banned)
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