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Product Name: Calcium Formate
Chemical Formula: Ca(HCOO)2
Molecular Weight: 130.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 544-17-2
Manufacturer Details: Full company name, address, and emergency contact phone
Product Use: Used as cement additive, tile adhesive, animal feed preservative, concrete setting accelerator, and de-icing agent
SDS Number: Specific for each supplier and version
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center, company emergency line
GHS Classification: Eye irritation, Category 2A; Skin irritation, Category 2
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, avoid skin contact, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Dust may irritate respiratory system; ingesting can upset stomach and cause mild toxicity symptoms
Routes of Exposure: Eyes, skin, inhalation, ingestion
Symptoms: Redness, irritation, coughing when inhaled, eye discomfort
Chemical Name: Calcium Formate
CAS Number: 544-17-2
Concentration: >98% by weight
Impurities: Water, possible trace formic acid, insignificant amounts of heavy metals or magnesium
Other Information: Contains no hazardous polymeric additives, not mixed with other chemical accelerants under normal commercial quality grades
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; keep at rest and provide warm clothing; get medical help if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately, rinse exposed skin thoroughly with water, use mild soap if irritation continues
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse eyes with flowing water for at least 15 minutes; keep eyelids apart; obtain medical attention if irritation or discomfort remains
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, drink water, do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention for large quantity ingestion or persistent symptoms
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation, discomfort, coughing, redness
Note to Physician: No specific antidote known; treat symptoms
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, water spray, or foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water stream if possible to avoid spread of spilled material
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not flammable; thermal decomposition above 400°C may release toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and formic acid vapors
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Specific Hazards: Toxic fumes under fire conditions can irritate airways and respiratory tract
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area if dust formation likely, wear dust-resistant masks, safety goggles, gloves
Spill Response: Sweep up spillage without raising dust, use designated dustpan, transfer to labeled waste containers
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release into drains, surface water, soil; large spills should be contained by diking
Cleanup Methods: Dry cleaning preferred; dampen lightly to reduce airborne dust hazards; ventilate area as needed
Small Spills: May be swept up and disposed of with routine chemical waste
Large Spills: Seek professional containment and hazardous waste disposal support
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated spaces, avoid direct inhalation of dust, always wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, do not eat or drink in handling area
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, keep in dry, cool, well-ventilated area, avoid exposure to moisture and humidity, do not store near acids or foodstuffs
Container Requirements: Use corrosion-resistant packaging, label containers clearly
Storage Compatibility: Separate from oxidizing agents, acids; avoid strong moisture sources
Special Procedures: Rotate stock to minimize caking or lumping over long-term storage
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA, ACGIH, or NIOSH exposure limits for calcium formate; avoid inhaling dust
Engineering Controls: Ensure effective ventilation or local exhaust to control airborne dust concentrations
Personal Protection: Wear protective gloves (nitrile or PVC), safety goggles or glasses with side shields, dust mask or respirator (P2/P3 type depending on risk)
Personal Hygiene: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing, do not eat/drink/smoke in processing area, wash skin thoroughly after use
Environmental Risk Mitigation: Implement local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations as low as possible, use dust suppression measures during transfer or mixing
Appearance: White, odorless crystalline powder or granules
Odor: No significant odor
pH (10% Solution): 6.5-7.5
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes above 400°C)
Melting Point: 300°C (decomposes)
Solubility: 15-16 g/100 mL water at 20°C; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in most organic solvents
Density: 2.02 g/cm3
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not measured
Flash Point: Not combustible
Evaporation Rate: Not measurable for solid
Other Data: Hygroscopic; absorbs moisture from air, stable under normal temperature and pressure
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and dry conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids to release formic acid; will corrode certain metals in damp environments
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and formaldehyde under extreme heat or fire
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, damp metals
Polymerization: Not known to occur
Acute Toxicity: Low oral toxicity (rat LD50 >2,000 mg/kg); no known significant inhalation hazard at typical exposure
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild local irritation or temporary redness on sensitive skin
Eye Damage/Irritation: Irritating to eyes, may cause temporary discomfort or conjunctival redness
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust inhalation may cause coughing or throat irritation
Chronic Effects: No recognized long-term toxicity from industrial or environmental exposure in published literature
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: No evidence for mutagenic or carcinogenic effects from current studies
Further Risks: People with existing respiratory or skin conditions might respond more strongly
Ecotoxicity: Not acutely toxic to aquatic organisms (EC50 for daphnia >100 mg/L); low environmental persistence expected
Degradability: Rapidly biodegradable; broken down by soil and aquatic microorganisms within days
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate or biomagnify
Mobility in Soil: Moderately mobile in water due to high solubility; not persistent
Other Adverse Effects: Excessive local discharge may temporarily alter pH of waterways or soils, possible risk to aquatic organisms at high concentrations, not a significant hazard under typical usage
Waste Disposal Methods: Reacts with acidic wastewater; neutralize before disposal if required; dispose of through licensed hazardous waste contractors
Unused Product: May be landfilled as non-hazardous solid waste following state and local guidelines unless badly contaminated
Container Disposal: Rinse empty packaging thoroughly or triple rinse before recycling or disposal, verify that labeling matches disposal rules
Regulations: Always comply with local, state, and federal regulations for industrial chemicals
UN Number: Not regulated as a hazardous material for domestic or international transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for road (ADR/RID), sea (IMDG), or air (IATA) shipment
Packing Group: Not applicable
Shipping Name: Calcium formate
Special Transport Precautions: Keep containers sealed, use waterproof packaging in high humidity environments, verify compatibility with other shipped goods
US Regulations: Not listed as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, SARA Title III, or CERCLA
EU Regulations: Classified according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP); listed in EINECS
Canada: Listed on DSL/NDSL, not WHMIS controlled
Other International Inventories: Present in Australia AICS, Japan ENCS, China IECSC, and other chemical inventories
Label Requirements: Warning symbols for eye and skin irritation as per GHS; compliant with local, regional, and international chemical safety labeling
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