Dimethyl phosphite
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Chemical name: Dimethyl phosphonate
Synonyms: Dimethyl acid phosphite, Dimethyl phosphonate, Dimethyl hydrogen phosphonate, Dimethyl hydrogen phosphite, Dimethyl phosphorous acid, DMHP, DMP, Hydrogen dimethyl phosphite, Methyl phoshonate, Phosphonic acid dimethyl ester
Trade names: Dimethyl phosphite
Empirical formula: C2H7O3P
CAS No. 868-85-9
EC No. 212-783-8
H.S.Code: 2920.90.2000
Main applications:
- Basic chemical for the production of water treatment chemicals
- Intermediate for the manufacturing of herbicides (Glyphosate, Dipterex, Kitazin) and pharmaceuticals
- Feedstock for flame-retardents and textile finishing products
Quality Data:
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Assay, %, min: | 98,5 |
| Methanol content, %, max: | 1,0 |
| Monomethyl ester of phosphorous acid content, %, max: | 0,5 |
Guaranteed storage life: 3 months from the date of manufacturing in its original packing.
PACKING: 250 kg drums.
Transportation information:
- Land transport: DOT(USA) class: 3, PGIII, Organophosphorus compound, toxic, liquid, n.o.s., UN3278, Hazard label: Toxic, RID/ADR class: 6.1, PG III, UN3278, Shipping name: Organophosphorus compound, toxic, n.o.s., liquid;
- Sea transport: IMO/IMDG class: 6.1, PG III, UN No.:1993, none; Shipping name: Organophosphorus compound, toxic, n.o.s., liquid;
- Air transport: ICAO/IATA class: 6.1, PGIII, UN3278, Shipping name: Organophosphorus compîund, toxic, n.o.s.
Labelling:
- Xn (Harmful) Symbol - in Europe,
- T(TOXIC) Symbol - in USA,
- R/S phrases: R36/38-40, S24/25-26
