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Date of Issue : Jan 1998 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : CALCIUM PROPIONATE Other Names : CALCIUM DIPROPIONATE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Preservative for the food industry. Mould-inhibiting agent in bread, other foods, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, medicine (antifungal agent).
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Off-white powder with almost no odour. Formula : Ca(OOCCH2CH3)2 Boiling Point : Decom deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 9.2 (200 g/L) Solubility in water : 260 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Decomposition temperature = approximately 245 deg C Bulk density = approximately 500 kg/m3 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Adverse effects are not expected. Eye
Eye contact with product may result in slight irritation. Skin
Skin contact with product is not expected to cause irritation. Inhaled
Inhalation of product may result in slight respiratory irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Sensitising effects are not expected.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Eye
Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhaled
Keep patient calm and remove to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = approx. 6500 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = >5.4 mg/L/4hr (dust) Acute skin irritation : non-irritant (Rabbit) (Draize test) Acute eye irritation : non-irritant (Rabbit) (Draize test) Acute inhalation hazard : no mortalities after 8hr exposure in a highly enriched and/or saturated atmosphere at 20 deg C (Rat) Maximisation Test : no sensitising effects (Guinea Pig)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product, however the following is recommended for nuisance dusts : TWA 10 mg/m3.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure workplace is well ventilated to maintain air concentrations below the exposure standard, including the use of local exhaust ventilation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear protective goggles, protective gloves, dust mask if exposure is likely or expected and protective overalls. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable under normal conditions of use. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Not classified as a dangerous good for storage or transport. Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Avoid dust formation. Not subject to hazardous substances labelling.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name CALCIUM PROPIONATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing protection in dusty environments. Avoid dust formation. Do not let product enter drains.
Sweep/shovel up spills with dust binding agent or usean industrial vacuum cleaner. Place waste in labelled containers for disposal.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations by incineration or disposal to an approved landfill.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Thermal decomposition begins at approximately 245 deg C. Material can be a dust explosion hazard. Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. In case of fire use water, carbon dioxide, foam or dry extinguishing media. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with Local regulations. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Inhibition of degredation activity in activated sludge is not to be anticipated during correct introduction of low concentrations. Do not discharge product to water courses without pretreatment. The product is biodegredable. Degradability : 100% DOC reduction [OECD 302B] Toxicity to bacteria : EC90 1600 mg/L/17 hr (Pseudomonas putida) EC50 510 mg/L/17 hr (Pseudomonas putida) EC10 350 mg/L/17 hr (Pseudomonas putida) Toxicity to algae : EC50 >500 mg/L/72 hr (Scenedesmus subspicatus) Toxicity to daphnae : EC50 >500 mg/L/24 hr (Daphnia magna) EC0 250 mg/L/24 hr (Daphnia magna)
5.1 Contact Points
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