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Product Name: Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate
Chemical Formula: C21H40CaO6
CAS Number: 5793-94-2
Synonyms: E482, Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
Intended Use: Food additive, dough conditioner, emulsifier in bakery products, processed foods, non-food industrial applications
Manufacturer: Refer to package or supplier, varies by provider
Emergency Contact: Refer to local emergency numbers or poison control
Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous per GHS criteria
Hazard Pictogram: No symbol required
Signal Word: None
Potential Hazards: May cause slight eye or skin irritation; not expected to be hazardous by inhalation or ingestion in small amounts; avoid excessive dust
Precautionary Statements: Take care to avoid inhaling powder, wash after handling, and keep away from excessive heat or moisture to preserve shelf life
Emergency Overview: Off-white to pale yellow powder, mild odor, relatively low acute toxicity, low chronic toxicity
Main Ingredient: Calcium stearoyl lactylate: 88–98%
Impurities: Stearic acid, minor C16-C18 fatty acids, water up to 4%, trace mono- and diglycerides
Substances: Mixture, not a pure substance; composed of lactylic acid esters of stearic and palmitic acids neutralized with calcium
Additives: Food-grade anti-caking agents sometimes present
Eye Contact: Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical advice if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; flush nose and throat with water
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; drink water to dilute; seek medical advice for discomfort
Notes to Physician: Symptomatic treatment; product is considered of low toxicity
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, calcium oxide, possible acrolein, other low molecular weight organics
Special Protective Equipment: Standard firefighters’ gear, self-contained breathing apparatus
Specific Hazards: Avoid inhaling smoke, product can burn under intense heat with irritating fumes
Spill Cleanup: Sweep up and collect in containers for proper disposal
Personal Precautions: Use dust mask, safety goggles, gloves to avoid irritation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains and surface water in large amounts
Methods and Materials: Vacuuming or wet sweeping recommended to limit dust
Safe Handling: Avoid generating dust clouds, operate with adequate local exhaust
Personal Hygiene: Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, dry and cool area, away from strong acids or oxidizers, out of direct sunlight
Storage Temperature Range: Preferably below 25°C, prevent exposure to humidity
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established ACGIH or OSHA limits; recommended nuisance dust control: total dust 10 mg/m³, respirable dust 3 mg/m³
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits
Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask or respirator for dusty conditions, safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing
Hygiene Measures: Clean work areas after handling, wash hands before breaks and after shift
Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow powder or flakes
Odor: Faint fatty odor
pH (1% dispersion): 4.5–6.5
Bulk Density: 0.36–0.72 g/cm³
Solubility in Water: Dispersible, forms milky suspension
Melting Point: 48–54°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Above 200°C
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient: log P not available
Autoignition Temperature: Over 300°C
Decomposition Products: On heating, releases calcium oxide, CO, CO2
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, humidity, excessive heat, open flames
Reactivity: Negligible under normal use
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal breakdown can form acrid smoke, CO, CO2, calcium oxide
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg; low toxicity by ingestion, considered non-toxic at use levels
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May prompt slight irritation on prolonged contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Dust in eyes may cause mechanical irritation, redness, tearing
Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated exposure to dust may cause throat, lung irritation
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: Not expected to pose risks
Chronic Effects: No chronic toxicity reported at use levels
Sensitization: No evidence of skin sensitization
Aquatic Toxicity: Low hazard to aquatic organisms; no bioaccumulation expected
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down in soil and water by microbes
Environmental Fate: Component fatty acids and lactic acid degrade naturally
Mobility: Not volatile, limited mobility in ground due to fatty character
Persistence: Does not persist in environment at use concentrations
Waste Treatment Methods: May be landfilled or incinerated in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Product Disposal: Dispose of in compliance with food waste or industrial waste guidance
Packaging Disposal: Clean containers may be recycled; contaminated packaging should follow local solid waste authority instructions
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: None assigned
Packing Group: None
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture, avoid excessive stacking
US FDA: Approved for use as food additive and emulsifier, maximum limits by category
EU E Number: E482, authorized additive
REACH: Not subject to registration as polymer, complies with Annex V
OSHA/WHMIS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
TSCA: Listed
Other: Product meets purity and safety requirements under food-grade regulations in major markets
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