<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SOLID
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Mechanical hazard. Dust may cause mechanical irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Low
hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling. See "Other Health Effects" Section. Powdered
material may form explosive dust-air mixtures. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic
gases.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product may be mildly irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract and may cause coughing and
sneezing. Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of nose and throat
due to absorption of moisture and oils. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
This product may cause irritation due to abrasive action. Excessive contact with powder may cause
drying of the skin due to absorption of moisture and oils. May cause defatting, drying and cracking of
the skin. Prolonged and repeated contact may lead to dermatitis.
Skin Contact:
Not likely to be absorbed through the skin.
Skin Absorption:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00064794
Index:
2008 August 29
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Calcium Propionate, Solid.
Product Name:
2008 August 29
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI3616/08C
Propionic Acid, Calcium Salt.
Chemical Name:
NIACET Calcium Propionate, FCC; Calcium Propionate (Niacet) Crystal; Calcium Propionate FCC;
Calcium Propionate AGGLM; Calcium Propionate - Crystal; Calcium Propionate Feed Grade C;
Calcium Propionate Feed Grade CA; Calcium Propionate KOSH Disc; Cal Prop; CP.
Synonyms:
Organic Acid, Ca