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Product Name: Calcium Malate
CAS Number: 17482-42-7
Chemical Formula: C4H4CaO5
Other Names: Calcium 2-hydroxybutanedioate
Recommended Use: Nutritional supplement, food additive
Manufacturer Details: Supplier address, emergency contact number, and email for safety inquiries
Emergency Phone: Provided by supplier or local authorities
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS for general handling
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statement(s): Inhalation of dust may cause mild respiratory irritation; eye contact may cause mild discomfort
Pictograms: Not applicable
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust; wash skin thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Short-term contact is unlikely to cause significant problems, except slight irritation to eyes or airways
Chemical Name: Calcium Malate
Percentage: 100% by weight
Impurities: No hazardous impurities considered relevant under standard use and recommended concentrations
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air; seek medical support if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash affected area with soap and water
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with water for 15 minutes; remove contact lenses if present; contact physician if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; seek advice from medical professional if large amount swallowed or if symptoms develop
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, CO2, dry chemical
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None identified; material is not flammable
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides and calcium oxide in extreme fire conditions
Special Protective Equipment: Standard firefighter turnout gear with self-contained breathing apparatus
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use water spray to cool containers and prevent dust generation from powder when fighting fire
Personal Precautions: Wear dust mask, gloves, and protective eyewear to minimize contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering drains or waterways to avoid unnecessary loading
Method for Clean-Up: Sweep up spilled material carefully; avoid raising dust; collect in suitable dry, closed containers for reuse or disposal; ventilate area and wash spill site after completion of clean-up
Safe Handling: Minimize formation and inhalation of dust; use recommended PPE
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers; keep in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place, away from strong acids and moisture
Incompatible Materials: Acids and strong oxidizers, as reaction may cause material degradation
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and exposed skin before breaks and after handling
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for calcium malate; use standards for nuisance dust (OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m³ for total dust, 5 mg/m³ for respirable dust)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or dust extraction to limit airborne concentrations
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Dust mask/respirator, safety goggles, gloves, and lab coats required during large-scale or repeated exposure
Environmental Controls: Prevent dust release to outside environment; use sealed systems where practical
Physical State: Fine white to off-white powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: 5.5 – 8.0 (1% solution)
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: Approximately 1.5 – 2.0 g/cm³
Flash Point: Not flammable
Explosive Properties: Not explosive
Other Data: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
Hazardous Reactions: Strong acids may react, releasing carbon dioxide and forming soluble calcium salts
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive moisture, contact with acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Calcium oxide, carbon oxides under fire conditions
Acute Toxicity: Low; largely recognized as safe for normal dietary consumption
Irritation: Dust may cause mild irritation to eyes or respiratory tract; skin contact generally harmless
Sensitization: No evidence of skin sensitization from repeated exposures
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity in available studies
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing respiratory conditions may worsen if exposed to dust
Ecotoxicity: Low environmental hazard expected at standard concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in natural conditions, returns to minerals in soil
Bioaccumulation Potential: Unlikely to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Relatively immobile, reacts with minerals in soil
Other Adverse Effects: No long-term adverse ecological impacts anticipated for recommended uses
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose as non-hazardous chemical waste according to local and national regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly, reuse or recycle if suitable; otherwise dispose as permitted
Additional Notes: Do not release large amounts into sewage or watercourses
UN Number: Not regulated as hazardous for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Calcium Malate
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Avoid moisture and contact with incompatible substances in transit
Labeling Requirements: Not classified as a hazardous material by OSHA, GHS, or relevant regional standards
SARA Title III: Not listed
TSCA Status: Calcium malate is listed on TSCA inventory
REACH: Not classified as dangerous
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other National Inventories: Listed or exempted in most countries, allowed as a food additive under Codex Alimentarius
