“The sale of the product can be completed after your positive verification according to the internal procedure in force in our company. Therefore, this sales proposal is not a binding proposal to conclude a contract until the verification referred to below is positively considered.”
In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009 of May 5, 2009, as amended amendments establishing the Community export, transfer, brokerage and transit control system for dual-use items, the product is an item of strategic importance and is subject to trade control, including obtaining an export permit and keeping records of trade.
Phosphorus oxychloride is a colorless liquid with a sharp, very characteristic odor. It undergoes hydrolysis very easily, which is accompanied by the emission of fumes, and its products are phosphoric acid and hydrogen chloride. The reaction of oxychloride with water is very rapid. Due to the high exothermicity of the process and the release of large amounts of suffocating hydrogen chloride as a result, transport and storage should be carried out in tightly closed packaging, protected against moisture or flooding. The strong corrosive properties of phosphorus oxychloride affect the type of packaging in which it should be stored and transported. These packagings should be made of a suitable material, preferably steel or Teflon of specified quality. It is very important to use personal protective equipment when working with phosphorus oxychloride, because it can cause burns in contact with the skin. The product should be protected against both too high temperatures (due to the high vapor pressure of the substance) and too low temperatures (because it begins to solidify at a temperature below 1°C).
POCl3 is a high-purity intermediate/raw material, which, thanks to its high reactivity, is an excellent substrate for the synthesis of phosphorus and chlorine compounds, widely used in the chemical industry. Phosphorus oxychloride is produced by the oxidation of phosphorus trichloride, and the production technology used allows for obtaining a product of high purity, i.e. containing very small amounts of phosphorus trichloride. This is the advantage and market advantage of this product, especially when it is used for the synthesis of substances that must be of high purity. The low content of elemental sulfur and heavy metals such as arsenic, iron, lead, nickel, chromium and others is also significant in this case. The reactivity of phosphorus oxychloride makes it widely used in organic synthesis. Phosphorus oxychloride in reaction with alcohols or phenols leads to the formation of phosphate esters, i.e. phosphates, used as flame retardants and plasticizers, as well as flame-retardant hydraulic fluids or additives improving lubricating properties. POCl3 can also be used as a chlorinating agent in organic synthesis.
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.
Precautionary statements:
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
EUH014 Reacts violently with water.
EUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas.