Material Safety Data Sheet
(Calcium Propionate)
DATE PREPARED:6/26/2009
REVISION NUMBER: 6/26/2009
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SECTION 1 – PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME Calcium Propionate
SYNONYM Propionic acid calcium salt
FORMULA (C3H5O2)2.Ca
CAS NUMBER 4075-81-4
SECTION 2 – COMPOSITON/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT NAME CAS NUMBER PURITY
Calcium Propionate 4075-81-4 100%
SECTION 3- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
OSHA Hazards
No known OSHA hazards
HMIS Classification
Health Hazard: 1
Flammability: 0
Physical hazards: 1
NFPA Rating
Health Hazard: 0
Fire: 0
Reactivity Hazard: 1
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
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In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties
Flash point no data available
Ignition temperature no data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Avoid dust formation.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods for cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
SECTION 7- HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire
protection.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. hygroscopic Keep in a dry place.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired,
use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves.
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Eye protection
Safety glasses
Hygiene measures
General industrial hygiene practice.
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form powder
Colour white
Safety data
pH 7.0 - 9.0 at 100 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)
Melting point no data available
Boiling point no data available
Flash point no data available
Ignition temperature no data available
Lower explosion limit no data available
Upper explosion limit no data available
Water solubility no data available
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
Storage stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 3,920 mg/kg
Irritation and corrosion
no data available
Sensitisation
no data available
Chronic exposure
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
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OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
Additional Information
RTECS: UE8450000
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
no data available
Ecotoxicity effects
no data available
Further information on ecology
no data available
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Product
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION DATA
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazards
No known OSHA hazards
DSL Status
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
SARA 302 Components
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SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
No SARA Hazards
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Calcium dipropionate CAS-No. 4075-81-4 Revision Date
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Calcium dipropionate CAS-No. 4075-81-4 Revision Date
California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth, or any
other reproductive defects.
SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used
only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is
applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee
of the properties of the product.
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