Aluminum Phosphide CAS#20859-73-8
Effective Pest Control: Aluminum phosphide is widely used as a fumigant for pest control in stored grain, silos, and warehouses due to its ability to release phosphine gas upon exposure to moisture.
Fast-Acting: The compound's ability to spontaneously ignite upon contact with air allows for rapid and efficient fumigation processes, ensuring quick action against pests.
High Efficacy: As a binary salt, it offers a high level of potency in its intended applications, ensuring a strong and effective pest management solution.
Versatile Application: Useful in various industries, including grain storage and pest management.
Aluminum Phosphide is a binary salt, part of the NCHP group of compounds. When exposed to moisture, water, or steam, it releases toxic and pyrophoric phosphine gas. It also has the tendency to ignite spontaneously when in contact with air. This substance appears as gray or dark yellow crystals and poses a significant fire hazard.
Parameters
Melting point | 2000℃ |
density | 2.42 |
solubility | reacts with H2O |
form | green or yellow cubic crystals |
color | Green or yellow |
Water Solubility | reacts with H2O to produce phosphine [MER06] |
Crystal Structure | Cubic, Sphalerite Structure - Space Group F(-4)3m |
Stability | Flammable solid. Contact with acids liberates highly toxic gas (phosphine). Incompatible with acids, moisture, oxidizing agents. |
CAS DataBase Reference | 20859-73-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Aluminum monophosphide(20859-73-8) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Aluminum phosphide (20859-73-8) |
Safety Information |
Hazard Codes | F,T+,N |
Risk Statements | 15/29-28-32-50 |
Safety Statements | 3/9/14-30-36/37-45-61 |
RIDADR | 1397 |
HazardClass | 4.3 |
PackingGroup | I |
Hazardous Substances Data | 20859-73-8(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Aluminum Phosphide (AlP) is primarily used as a fumigant to manage insects and rodents in both food and non-food crops, particularly in indoor settings. It is also applied outdoors for rodent control, often in burrows or grain storage areas. In some countries, due to its widespread use in rice protection, it is referred to as "rice tablet." AlP is available in solid form, typically as tablets, pellets, or dust.
