ICSC 1092 - CALCIUM ACETATE

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CALCIUM ACETATE	ICSC: 1092 (October 2002)
Acetic acid, calcium salt

CAS #: 62-54-4

EC Number: 200-540-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong acids. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

CALCIUM ACETATE

ICSC: 1092

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-BROWN OR GREY CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes above 160°C . This produces acetone vapour and calcium carbonate. Reacts violently with strong acids. This produces acetic acid fumes.	Formula: C₄H₆O₄.Ca / (CH₃OO)₂Ca Molecular mass: 158.2 Decomposes at 160°C Density: 1.5 g/cm³ Solubility in water: very good

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-BROWN OR GREY CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 160°C . This produces acetone vapour and calcium carbonate. Reacts violently with strong acids. This produces acetic acid fumes.

Formula: C₄H₆O₄.Ca / (CH₃OO)₂Ca
Molecular mass: 158.2
Decomposes at 160°C
Density: 1.5 g/cm³
Solubility in water: very good

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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