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Date of Issue : Mar 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : SODIUM ACETATE Other Names : ACETIC ACID, SODIUM SALT 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 : Dye and colour intermediate, pharmaceuticals, cinnamic acid, soaps, photography, purification of glucose, meat preservation, medicine, electroplating, tanning, dehydrating agent, buffer, lab reagent, food additive.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White adhering crystalline hygroscopic powder. Formula : C2H9NaO5 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 58 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.45 (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown 300 pH : 8.5 - 10.0 () Solubility in water : Solu 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 = approx. 300 deg C Solubility in water = soluble. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Ingestion or large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Eye
May cause eye irritation. Skin
May cause skin irritation. Inhaled
No hazard expected in normal industrial use. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No data available
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Eye
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention.
Skin
Flush affected areas with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes whilst removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation develops seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if cough or other symptoms appear.
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. No specific antidote reported.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 3530 mg/kg (Rat) ; 4960 mg/kg (Mouse)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No exposure limit has been established for this material.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne concentrations
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory protection - wear an approved respirator. Eye protection - wear chemical safety goggles. Skin protection - wear compatible chemical resistant gloves. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, dirnking, smoking or using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Material is combustible. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry area away from imcompatible materials such as strong oxidising agents. Keep containers tightly closed; product is hygroscopic.
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 ACETATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing and breathing apparatus/ dust mask in dusty conditions.
Vacuum or sweep up spilled material and place into suitable containers and hold for reuse or disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete.
Disposal
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Combustible material but will not burn on its own. Avoid contact with incompatible materials such a strong oxidising agents. Product may decompose emitting toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sodium/sodium oxides. Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. For small fires use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
This chemical is readily biodegradable and is not likely to bioconcentrate. Acute aquatic effects (for anhydrous sodium acetate) 96-hr LC50 are as follows : Fathead minnow : > 100 mg/L 96-hr Water flea : > 1000 mg/L 96-hr This chemical has a high biological oxygen demand, and it is expected to cause significant oxygen depletion in aquatic systems. It has a low potential to affect aquatic organisms.
5.1 Contact Points
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