Substance profile
Phosphorus pentoxide
Phosphorus pentoxide is a chemical substance with the molecular formula O5P2.
01 · Identification
What Phosphorus pentoxide is
Phosphorus pentoxide is a chemical substance with the molecular formula O5P2. Its molecular formula is O5P2 and its molecular weight is 141.94 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |