ICSC 0557 - SODIUM PROPIONATE

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SODIUM PROPIONATE	ICSC: 0557 (June 2011)
Propionic acid, sodium salt E281

CAS #: 137-40-6

EC Number: 205-290-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).	Use water in large amounts.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

SODIUM PROPIONATE

ICSC: 0557

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of sodium oxide. The solution in water is a weak base.	Formula: CH₃CH₂COONa / C₃H₅NaO₂ Molecular mass: 96.1 Solubility in water, g/100ml: 100 (good) Melting point: 210°C Flash point: >250°C o.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of sodium oxide. The solution in water is a weak base.

Formula: CH₃CH₂COONa / C₃H₅NaO₂
Molecular mass: 96.1
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 100 (good)
Melting point: 210°C
Flash point: >250°C o.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure See Notes. Effects of short-term exposure See Notes.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
See Notes.

Effects of short-term exposure
See Notes.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated but no serious effects have been found so far.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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