Acetic acid, calcium salt
C4H6O4•Ca / (CH3OO)2Ca
Molecular mass: 158.2
ICSC # 1092
CAS # 62-54-4
RTECS # AF7525000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible under specific conditions.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, powder.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Diarrhoea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
(Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.)
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Separated from
strong acids.
Dry.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
TO BROWN
OR GREY
CRYSTALS
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating above 160°C
producing acetone vapor and calcium carbonate.
Reacts
violently with
strong acids
to produce
acetic acid fumes.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point (decomposes): 160°C
Density: 1.5
g/cm3
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Solubility in water: very good
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1092
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CALCIUM ACETATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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