Material Safety Data Sheet
Acesulfame Potassium E950 MSDS
Section 1 – Product and Company Identification
| Product Name | Acesulfame potassium |
| Chemical Name | Acesulfame potassium |
| Description | Acesulfame potassium also known as acesulfame K or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute (artificial sweetener) used in food as sugar replacement. |
| Usage | Artificial sweetener |
| Cas No. | 55589-62-3 |
| Chemical Formula | C4H4KNO4S |
| Molecular Weight | 201.242 |
Section 2 – Hazards Information
| GHS Classification | Not classified |
| GHS Symbol | Not classified |
| Signal Word | Not classified |
Section 3 – Composition and Information on Ingredients
| Substance/Mixture | Substance |
| Chemical Name | Acesulfame potassium |
| CAS # | 55589-62-3 |
| Percent | 100% |
Section 4 – First Aid Measures
| Eyes | Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Consult with ophthalmologist. |
| Skin | Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Consult with a physician if symptoms occur. |
| Ingestion | Immediately wash mouth with plenty of water and give 1 – 2 cupfuls of milk or water if victim is conscious and alert. Consult with a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. |
| Inhalation | Remove to fresh air, wash out nasal aperture and mouth with plenty of water. If breathing is difficult, give artificial respiration. If not breathing, give oxygen. Consult with a physician. |
Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
| Flash Point | No data found | |
| Autoignition | No data found | |
| Explosion Limits | Lower | No data found |
| Upper | No data found | |
| Extinguish Media | Water, powder, carbon dioxide, foam | |
| Firefighting Instructions | Avoid non-firefighting equipped personnel to enter. Extinguish upwind from the fire wearing appropriate protective gear. | |
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
| Spills/ Leaks | Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Do not contact with skin. Do not inhale. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. |
Section 7 – Handling and Storage
| Handling | Wear appropriate protective gear. Do not contact with eyes, skin and on clothing. Do not inhale. Handle with care. Provide adequate ventilation. Wash mouth and hand after handling the material. |
| Storage | Keep container tightly closed. Avoid such conditions as direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity and high piling. Store in low-humid and dry area. |
Section 8 – Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
| Engineering Controls | Facilities storing or utilizing the material should be equipped with an eye wash facilities and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. |
| Exposure Limits | No data found |
| Personal Protective Equipment | |
| Eyes | Safety goggles |
| Skin | Rubber gloves |
| Clothing | Protective clothing and rubber boots |
| Respirators | Anti-dust mask |
Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties
| Physical State | Crystalline powder |
| Appearance | White – almost white |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Boiling Point | No data found |
| Melting Point | >225°C |
| Density | No data found |
| Viscosity | No data found |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.5 |
| Flash Point | No data found |
| Autoignition | No data found |
| Explosibility | No data found |
| Vapor Pressure | No data found |
| Vapor Density | No data found |
| Solubility | 140 g/L(1°C), 270 g/L(20°C) |
Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
| Stability | Stable |
| Conditions to avoid | Direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity and high piling |
| Incompatibilities with Other Material | No data found |
| Hazardous Decomposition Product | May produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide. |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur |
Section 11 – Toxicological information
| RTECS # | No data found |
| LD50/ LC50 | Oral rat: LD50> 5000 mg/kg
Oral mouse: LD50>6000 mg/kg |
| Carcinogenicity | No data found |
| Mutagenicity | No data found |
| Reproductive Effects | No data found |
| Teratogenicity | No data found |
| Immunology | No data found |
| Irritation | No data found |
Section 12 – Ecological Information
| Ecotoxicity | No data found |
| Environmental Standard | No data found |
Section 13 – Disposal Consideration
| Disposal Method | Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations will |
| determine the proper waste disposal method. | |
| Regulation Method | Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations |
Section 14 – Transport Information
| Shipping Name | Not applicable |
| Hazard Class | Not applicable |
| UN # | Not applicable |
| Packing Group | Not applicable |
Section 15 – Regulatory Information
| United States | TSCA | Not on the list |
| EC | EINECS | Not on the list |
| Canada | WHMIS | No data found |
| Japan | PRTR law | Not on the list |
Section 16 – Other Information
| MSDS Creation Date | |
| Revised Date | |
| Revised No. |
The information in Acesulfame Potassium E950 MSDS was obtained from current and reliable sources.
However, the data is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. Since the conditions for use, handling, storage and disposal of this product are beyond our control, it is the responsibility of the user both to determine safe conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of the products improper use. No warranty expressed or implied regarding the product described herein will be created by or inferred from any statement or omission in the Acesulfame Potassium E950 MSDS. Various federal, state, or provincial agencies may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product which may not be reflected in Acesulfame Potassium E950 MSDS. The user should review these regulations to ensure full compliance.