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Date of Issue : Feb 2000 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : CALCIUM ACETATE Other Names : VINEGAR SALTS ; GRAY ACETATE ; LIME ACETATE CALCIUM DIACETATE 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 : Manufacture of acetone, acetic acid, acetates, mordant in dyeing and printing of textiles, stabiliser in resins, additive to calcium soap lubricants, food additive (as antimould agent in bakery goods, in sausage casings), corrosion inhibitor.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Brown, grey, or white (when pure) powder, amorphous or crystalline. Slight bitter taste, slight acetic acid odour. Formula : Ca(CH3COO)2.HOH Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 445 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : () 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
Decomposes at 445 deg C. pH of 10% aqueous solution = 6.3 - 8.3 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Calcium acetate is a non-toxic food chemical and generally recognised as safe by the FDA. Oral LD50 = not available Eye
Can cause irritation. Skin
May cause irritation of the skin. Dermal LD50 = not available Inhaled
May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Inhalation LC50 = not available 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Not considered carcinogenic by IARC, NTP or OSHA. Medical conditions aggravated by exposure : none identified.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, wash mouth out with plenty of water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
Eye
Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Skin
Wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove victim to fresh air. If irritation occurs seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure any eye bath & safety shower are available nad ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Ipr-Mus LD50 : 75mg/kg Ivn-Mus LD50 : 203mg/kg
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 : Dusts not otherwise classified : TWA 10mg/m3 (as inspirable dust)
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure workplace is well ventilated to maintain air concentration below exposure standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory - material should be handled in a manner that does not produce airbone particles. Wear a dust mask or respirator if exposure levels are high. Eyes - safety glasses should always be worn when handling this material. Skin - appropriate work clothes to minimise contact, plastic or rubber gloves are optional. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable under conditions for use. Keep away from sources of ignition. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Keep container tightly closed.
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 ACETATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus.
Sweep up spillage and collect for disposal. Wash down spill area with large quantities of water. Avoid raising dust.
Disposal
Material is biodegradable. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable Local, State and Federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Incompatibilities : - Strong oxidizing agents, protect from moisture. Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products, Toxic Fumes of : - Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including Self-contained breathing apparatus. In case of fire use, water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropraite foam. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Material is biodegradable.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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