⚠ DANGER: Moderate-strength inorganic acid used as rust converter, metal prep, and food-grade acidifier. Concentrated solutions cause skin and eye burns. Less acutely hazardous than HCl or H2SO4 but still requires full acid PPE.
GHS Hazard Pictograms
⚗ Corrosive
Hazard Statements (H-codes)
H290 – May be corrosive to metals
H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements (P-codes)
P260 – Do not breathe mist
P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously for 15 min; seek immediate medical attention
P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN: Remove clothing; rinse with water
First Aid Measures (Section 4)
👁Eye Contact▼
Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek emergency care.
🖐Skin Contact▼
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if burns develop.
🫁Inhalation▼
Move to fresh air. Mist causes respiratory irritation.
🫦Ingestion▼
Rinse mouth. Give water. Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Seek medical attention.
Storage & Handling
🔒 Storage & Handling: Acid-resistant containers in well-ventilated area. Secondary containment. Keep away from bases and metals.
PPE Requirements
Chemical goggles
Acid-resistant gloves
Chemical-resistant apron
✓ Manage Phosphoric Acid (Rust Remover) SDS with SDS Vault
Upload your SDS, get a QR code in 30 seconds
Every SDS you upload gets a scannable QR code your workers can view without logging in. Unlimited SDSs, $99/month flat.