Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
2
1 Fire Hazard
1
2 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Sodium erythorbate S1223
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
6381-77-7
CAS#
Manufacturer Not available.
RTECS
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium
TSCA
erythorbate
GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI#
Not available.
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Not available.
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
C6H7NaO6.H2O
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Sodium erythorbate 6381-77-7 100
Sodium erythorbate
Toxicological Data
LD50: Not available.
on Ingredients
LC50: Not available.
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the Product
Not available.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Some metallic oxides.
Products of Combustion
Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
Precautions
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If you feel unwell, seek
medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
Storage
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat
and away from strong oxidizing agents.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. Not available.
Odor
Not available.
Taste
216.12 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Not available.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling Point
Decomposes.
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Not available.
Dispersion Properties
Not available.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
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Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
No.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The products of degradation are more toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
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DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium erythorbate
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations Not available..
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flammability
1
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1
0
2
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
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Splash goggles.
Section 16. Other Information
S3908
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/13/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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