“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 trichloride is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent, characteristic odor that may resemble that of hydrogen chloride. From a chemical point of view, it is an inorganic acid chloride. Its reaction with water is immediate and very violent, accompanied by a strong exothermic effect and the release of gaseous hydrogen chloride. Therefore, its transport and storage should take place in tightly closed packaging, protected against moisture or flooding. As phosphorus trichloride is highly corrosive, the packaging should be made of a suitable material, preferably steel of specified quality. Its contact with the skin can cause burns, therefore personal protective equipment is important when working with phosphorus trichloride. Due to its high vapor pressure, phosphorus trichloride should also be protected against high temperatures. PCl3 is a high-quality intermediate/raw material which, thanks to the high reactivity of phosphorus-chlorine bonds, has become an excellent substrate for the synthesis of phosphorus and chlorine chemicals, widely used in many branches of the chemical industry.
Phosphorus trichloride is produced directly from the elements, phosphorus and chlorine, and thanks to the production technology used, it is characterized by high purity, manifested by, among others, very low content of impurities in the form of phosphorus compounds in the fifth oxidation state (i.e. phosphorus oxychloride). This is an undeniable advantage and market advantage of this product, especially when it is used for the synthesis of substances with the required very high purity. The low content of elemental sulfur and heavy metals such as arsenic, iron, lead, nickel, chromium and others are also important in this case.
The reactivity of phosphorus trichloride allows it to be used in the synthesis of many chemical substances. Although PCl3 is not a substance used directly in the production of synthetic polymers, it occupies a very important place in the broadly understood plastics industry. It is used as the initial substrate for the production of salts and esters of phosphoric acids, which are flame retardant, plasticizing and antioxidant additives. Phosphorus trichloride can also be used for the production of high purity phosphorous acid, and as a result of the reaction of PCl3 with fatty acids, fatty acid chlorides are obtained, used, among others, in in the cosmetics and personal care industry.
Hazard statements:
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H373 May cause 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.