MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision                         April 5, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              0 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency    CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:          Wausau Chemical    715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:            CALCIUM PROPIONATE

FORMULA:    (C₃H₅O₂)₂Ca              M.W. = 186.22

SYNONYMS:             Cal Prop; CP

SECTION 2  INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

CHEMICALS                                     CAS #                        PERCENT     PEL/TWA       SARA III, SEC 313   

Calcium Propionate (dry basis)      4075-81-4      99.8%(Min)        NA                           NO

Water                                                  7732-18-5        5% (Max)          NA                           NO

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:        Off-white powder                         Boiling Point (^oF):                              NA

Odor:                    Slight propionic acid odor                      Melting Point (^oF):                             752 ^oF

pH:                        6.5-8.5 (10% solution)                Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):  NA

Water solubility:         28.5%                                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC:      NA

Vapor Density (air=1):          NA                               Volatile Organic (VOC) content:      NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                     NA

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):                       None               Explosive Limits: Lower       None   Upper             None  

Flammable Limits:                ND                  Auto Ignition Temperature:   NA

Extinguishing Media:                        Appropriate media for surrounding fire.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:   Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:            Minimize dispersion of dust to prevent explosion hazard.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:              X  Unstable:             Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                      Does not Occur:        X

 

Conditions to Avoid:             None known.

 

Materials to Avoid:                Strong oxidizing agents.

 

Decomposition Products:    Carbon monoxide

Calcium Propionate                                                                                                                                   Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:   No

 

EYES:             Mild eye irritant. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes, while holding eyelids apart. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:            Dust can cause irritation of the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Non-toxic. Drink large amounts of water. Get medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:        GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:    Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:          Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Sweep up and collect excess material. Flush area with plenty of water.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:         Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:                        Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:       Send to a recycling center.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                None

 

LABEL REQUIRED                                      None

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined                       NA – Not Applicable             NE – Not Established