| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1419 |
| Health: | 1 |
| Flammability | 1 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Calcium Acetate Purified, Powder |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | (CHCOO)Ca |
| RTECS: | AF7525000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 62-54-4 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Calcium Acetate | CAS# 62-54-4 | 100% | W/W | TXDS: orl-rat LD: 4280 mg/Kg |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Wash exposed area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | When heated above 160 deg. C in enclosed spaces may generate highly explosive/flammable acetone |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Wear Protective equipment. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry well ventilated area. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | Decomposes above 160 Deg. C | Specific Gravity | 1.5
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| Boiling Point: | Information not available |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure: | Information not available |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
Information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Coarse white powder |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with incompatible materials. |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizers at high temperatures |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Acetone vapor, acrid fumes, carbon monoxide. |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Not expected to be a health hazard. May slightly irritate skin and cause mechanical abraision to eyes. May cause coughing or mild breathing difficulties. Conditions aggravated/target organs: Persons with pre_existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible. |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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