ICSC 1634 - CALCIUM FORMATE

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CALCIUM FORMATE

ICSC: 1634
_{April 2006}

Calcium diformate
Formic acid, Ca salt

CAS No: 544-17-2
RTECS No: LQ5600000

C₂H₂CaO₄ / Ca(HCO₂)₂
Molecular mass: 130.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Chemical dangers The substance decomposes on heating producing flammable hydrogen and irritating fumes (calcium oxalate, carbonate and oxide). Reacts with strong acids and strong oxidants. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point (decomposes): >800°C Density: (bulk) 1150 kg/m³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 16 Auto-ignition temperature: 475°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.47

NOTES

Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated
adequately
.

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