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Date of Issue : Nov 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : SODIUM SACCHARIN Other Names : 1,2-BENZISOTHIAZOL-3(2H)-ONE-1,1-DIOXIDE ANHYDRO-O-SULFAMINE BENZOIC ACID; SACCAHARIMIDE 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 : As non-caloric sweetening agent; in formulations for electroplating-bath brighteners. Ammonium salt used to make liquid sweeteners.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White-clear crystals or powder with a very sweet taste. Formula : C7H8NNaO5S Boiling Point : Decom deg C Melting Point : 228 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 0.828 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 2 (3.5% in H2O) Solubility in water : 3.45 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
Sublimes at 228 deg C. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Eye
May cause irritation. Skin
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation. Inhaled
Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Reported mutagen, Reported animal carcinogen. Carcinogenicity - human suspect. Produces bladder cancer in humans.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Never try to make unconscious person vomit. Contact a physician.
Eye
Rinse eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes - retract eyelids often. Contact a Doctor or Hospital.
Skin
Wash affected areas thoroughly with running water. Seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove to fresh air. If NOT breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention imediately.
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 (rat) LD50: 1280 mg/kg.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
Not established.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations low. Use only in an exhaust hood.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear appropriate OSHA/MSHA-approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Avoid all contact. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities. Wear disposable coveralls and discard them after use.
3.4 Flammability
Decomposes. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in sealed containers in a cool, dry place. Keep away from oxidisers.
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 SODIUM SACCHARIN Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection in dusty environments. Ventilate area. Avoid generating dust.
Evacuate area. Ventilate area and wash spill site after initial material pickup is coplete. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
Disposal
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Incompatible with strong oxidising agents. Decomposes to form TOXIC fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol or polymer foam type extinguishers. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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