Sodium Propionate E281 MSDS

1. SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION

• 1.1. Product Name: Sodium Propionate E281
• 1.2. Description: Sodium Propionate E281 is a sodium salt of propionic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis of propionic acid and sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide.
• 1.3. Chemical Formula: C3H5NaO2
• 1.4. Molecular weight: 96.06
• 1.5. CAS #: 137-40-6
• 1.6. EINECS #: 205-290-4
• 1.7. Manufactured by: China manufacturer.
• 1.8. Supplied by: China Sodium Propionate E281 manufacturer.
• 1.9. Usage: In food as Preservatives

2. Composition

• 2.1. Sodium Propionate: ≥99.0%
• 2.2. Hazardous impurities: Lead ≤0.001%,As( as As2O3) ≤0.0003%,Fe ≤0.0025%

3. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

• 3.1. Physical State: Powder
• 3.2. Appearance: White crystalline solid or powder
• 3.3. Odor: faint acetic-butyric
• 3.4. pH: 8.0~10.5
• 3.5. Melting point/range: 285.5°C
• 3.6. Boiling point: Not available
• 3.7. Bulk density: Not available
• 3.8. Solubility: Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.

4. Stability/Reactivity

• 4.1. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
• 4.2. Shelf Life: 24 months period
• 4.3. Hazardous decomposition: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
• 4.4. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
• 4.5. Incompatible with: Strong oxidizing agents

5. Handling/Storage

• 5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
• 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.

6. Exposure Control

• 6.1. Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye bath. Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations below their respective threshold limit value.
• 6.2. Respiratory protection: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 151 approved respirator
• 6.3. Eye Protection: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
• 6.4. Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothes to minimize skin contact.
• 6.5. Other: Consult professionals if Sodium Propionate E281 need to be handled under some special conditions.

7. Hazards Identification

• 7.1. Hazardous overview: Sodium Propionate E281 is Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation, skin contact, ingestion or eye contact.
• 7.2. Contact with eyes: May cause eye irritation.
• 7.3. Contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
• 7.4. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
• 7.5. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
• 7.6. Other: Not Applicable

8. First Aid Measures

• 8.1. Contact with eyes: Flush immediately with plenty of water for 17 minutes and seek medical advice
• 8.2. Contact with skin: Wash the affected area with water, remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
• 8.3. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
• 8.4. Inhalation: Remove from exposure, move to fresh air and seek medical advice immediately.

9. Fire and Explosion Data

• 9.1. General information: May be combustible at high temperature.
• 9.2. Flash point: Not Applicable
• 9.3. Ignition control: Avoid ignition sources where Sodium Propionate E281 dust might be generated
• 9.4. Dust control: Keep the handling area with adequate ventilation
• 9.5. Extinguishing Media: Not applicable
• 9.6. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container

10. Transport Information

• 10.1. No special requirements and no restrictions on transportation by land, sea or air.

11. Ecological Information

• 11.1. Sodium Propionate is fully biodegradable and the products of degradation are not toxic.

12. Other Information

• 12.1. The information in Sodium Propionate E281 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 Sodium Propionate E281 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 Sodium Propionate E281 MSDS. The user should review these regulations to ensure full compliance.