Material Safety Data Sheet



1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION



                        SNOW FRESHTM PRODUCE STABILIZER

Product Name:

Reference Number:       AST10052

Date:                   November 1, 2005

Chemical Family:        Mixture of Organic Acids and Inorganic Salts



Company Information:



        ICL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LP

        622 Emerson Road - Suite 500

        St. Louis, Missouri 63141



        Emergency telephone: In USA call CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300

                             In Canada call CANUTEC: 1-613-996-6666



        General Information:    1-800-244-6169



2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



Component                                        CAS No.



Calcium Chloride                                 10043-52-4

Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate                        7758-16-9

Citric Acid                                      77-92-9

l-ascorbic Acid                                  50-81-7



3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION



EMERGENCY OVERVIEW



Appearance and Odor:            White to off-white powder or granules with no odor



WARNING STATEMENTS



DANGER!

CAUSES BURNS TO EYES

MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT



POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS



Likely Routes of Exposure:      Skin contact and inhalation



EYE CONTACT: This product causes eye burns based on toxicity studies.



SKIN CONTACT: No more than slightly toxic or slightly irritating based on toxicity studies.

Prolonged contact with the dry powder may cause drying or chapping of the skin.



INHALATION: This product may cause coughing, chest tightness, runny nose, chest pain, and

burning throat based on toxicity tests with the components.

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INGESTION: No more than slightly toxic if swallowed based on toxicity tests with the

components. No significant adverse health effects are expected to develop if only small amounts

(less than a mouthful) are swallowed. Swallowing large quantities may cause gastrointestinal

tract irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.



Refer to Section 11 for toxicological information.



4. FIRST AID MEASURES



IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove

any contact lenses. Get medical attention. Remove material from eyes, skin and clothing.



IF ON SKIN, immediately first aid is not likely to be required. However, this material can be

removed with water. Wash heavily contaminated clothing before reuse.



IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is

difficult, give oxygen.



IF SWALLOWED, immediate first aid is not likely to be required. A physician or Poison Control

Center can be contacted for advice.



5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES



FLASH POINT: Not applicable



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical, or CO2.



HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION: At high temperatures or when moistened under

fire conditions, this material may produce toxic or irritating fumes of calcium or hydrogen

chlorides.



UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: If this material is milled or the process generates

fines, the fines could form an explosive mixture if dispersed in a sufficient quantity of air.



FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Fire fighters and others exposed to products of combustion

should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly

decontaminated after use.



6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



In case of spill, sweep, scoop or vacuum and remove and place in containers. If possible,

complete clean up on a dry basis. After all practical dry clean up has been done, flush residual

spill area with water.



Refer to Section 13 for disposal information and Sections 14 and 15 for reportable quantity

information.



7. HANDLING AND STORAGE



HANDLING



Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Avoid breathing dust.

Keep container closed.

Use with adequate ventilation.

Wash thoroughly after handling.



Emptied container retains product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is

cleaned, reconditioned, or destroyed. The reuse of this material’s container for non-industrial

purposes is prohibited and any reuse must be in consideration of the data provided in this MSDS.

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STORAGE: Product is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling.



8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION



EYE PROTECTION: Where there is potential for eye contact, wear chemical goggles and have

eye flushing equipment immediately available.



SKIN PROTECTION: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing to protect

potentially exposed skin. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove for

given application. Wash contaminated skin promptly. Launder contaminated clothing and clean

protective equipment before reuse. Wash thoroughly after handling.



RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing dust. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory

protection equipment (full facepiece recommended) when airborne exposure is excessive. If

used, full facepiece replaces need for chemical goggles and/or face shield. Consult respirator

manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. The respirator use

limitations specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer must be observed. Respiratory

protection programs must be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.



VENTILATION: Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels below

airborne exposure limits (see below). The use of local mechanical exhaust ventilation is

preferred at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.



AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS: OSHA and ACGIH have not established specific exposure

limits for this material. However, OSHA and ACGIH have established limits for particulates not

otherwise classified (PNOC) which are the least stringent exposure limits applicable to dusts.



        OSHA PEL                                          ACGIH TLV

        15 mg/m3 (total dust) 8-hr TWA                    10 mg/m3 (inhalable) 8-hr TWA

        5 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA                     3 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA



Components referred to herein may be regulated by specific Canadian provincial legislation.

Please refer to exposure limits legislated for the province in which the substance will be used.



9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



Appearance:                               White to off-white powder or granules

Odor:                                     No odor

pH (1% solution @ 20 degrees C):          2.3-2.5

Melting Point:                            Unknown

Bulk Density:                             1.0 g/cc

Solubility in Water (wt. 18%):            Totally miscible



NOTE: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from

sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any

specific lot or as specifications for the product.



10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



STABILITY: Product is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling.



MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizers, methyl vinyl ether, zinc, iron, aluminum, bromine

trifluoride, mixtures of lime and boric acid, barium chloride, and 2-furan percarboxylic acid. This

material is corrosive to aluminum, aluminum alloys and yellow brass.



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Explosive concentrations of hydrogen gas may

form if aqueous solutions come in contact with reactive metals (i.e., iron, zinc, or aluminum). May

form hydrogen chloride in presence of sulfuric and phosphoric acids, or water at elevated

temperatures. Toxic chlorine fumes emitted when heated to decomposition.



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



Data from ICL Performance Products LP single-dose (acute) animal studies with this material are

given below:



Oral - Slightly Toxic (rat LD50 - 4,300 mg/kg)

Dermal - Practically Nontoxic (rabbit LD50 - >5,000 mg/kg)

Eye Irritation - (rabbit, 24-hr Corrosive)

Skin Irritation - Slightly Irritating (rabbit, 4-hr) Slight erythema in all animals. Animals were free of

dermal irritation within 3 to 7 days.



COMPONENTS



Data from ICL Performance Products LP studies and/or the available scientific literature on the

components of this material which have been identified as hazardous chemicals under the criteria

of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) are discussed below:



Calcium Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, and Citric Acid

These components are deemed to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and

Drug Administration and are regulated for use in food. Citric acid and ascorbic acid are naturally

occurring dietary constituents of food for man and normal components of the cells of the human

body. As a result of this, there is a considerable amount of data on these components available

in the scientific literature.



The results of published acute toxicity studies on individual components indicates that they are

moderate to severe eye irritants and mild to moderate skin irritants, which may contribute to the

irritation potential of this product as reported above. The irritant effect of one component, calcium

chloride, is reported to be enhanced due to effects of hydration, particularly when in contact with

moist or abraded tissues. Excessive exposure to this same component in the form of airborne

dust may be irritating to the upper respiratory tract and other mucous membranes. Experiments

conducted to assess the mutagenic potential of calcium chloride were reported to be negative.



Toxicity and oncogenicity studies in rats and mice were conducted for the National Toxicology

Program (NTP) with ascorbic acid, another of the components of this product. Thirteen-week oral

toxicity studies were conducted in both species. Administration of ascorbic acid at dietary

concentrations of 25,000 ppm or above for 13 weeks was reported to produce weight gain

reductions, alterations of the bone marrow in female rats and endometrial gland alterations in

uteri of female mice. In oncogenicity studies, no treatment-related increase in tumors was

reported in either rats or mice fed diets containing up to 50,000 ppm of ascorbic acid. The NTP

report cited references indicating ascorbic acid induced sister-chromatid exchange (SCE) in

Chinese hamster bone marrow cells in vitro and somatic mutations in Chinese hamster ovary

cells in vitro, but did not induce SCE in Chinese hamster bone marrow cells in vivo. No

teratogenic effects were reported in the offspring of rats, mice, rabbits, and guinea pigs or

hamsters exposed to ascorbic acid and to citric acid, another of the components of this product.

Citric acid was reported to reduce weight gain and packed cell volume in laboratory animals

given low-calcium diets supplemented with 4% or 5% citric acid.



12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



ICL Performance Products LP has not conducted environmental toxicity or biodegradation

studies with this product.



13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



This material when discarded is not a hazardous waste as that term is defined by the Resource,

Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 40 CFR 261. Dry material may be landfilled or recycled

in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Consult your attorney or appropriate

regulatory officials for information on such disposal.



14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION



The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations

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to properly classify your shipment for transportation.



US DOT



Not regulated for transport



Canadian TDG



Not regulated for transport



15. REGULATORY INFORMATION



TSCA Inventory:       Listed

DSL Inventory:        Listed

WHMIS Classification: D2(B) - Materials causing other toxic effects



SARA Hazard Notification

      Hazard Categories Under Title III Rules (40 CFR 370): Immediate

      Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not Applicable

      Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Not Applicable



CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Not applicable



This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian

Controlled Products Regulation and the MSDS contains all the information required by the

Canadian Controlled Products Regulation.



Refer to Section 11 for OSHA/HPA Hazardous Chemical(s) and Section 13 for RCRA

classification.



    16. OTHER INFORMATION



                              Health     Fire      Reactivity     Additional Information



Suggested NFPA Rating         3          0         0

Suggested HMIS Rating         3          0         0              J





Reason for revision: New Company         Supersedes MSDS dated: November 21, 2003

Product Use: Food Ingredient



                SNOW FRESHTM is a trademark of ICL Performance Products LP



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Products LP makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information

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