General Information
Version
6.1
Revision date
2022-06-20
Product name
CALCIUM FORMATE
Product Synonyms
C2H2CaO4; formic acid, calcium salt; calcium diformate; Ardex Powder 500; calcium formate
Chemical name
calcium formate
CAS No.
544-17-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Food preservative; binder for fine-ore briquettes; used in drilling fluids and lubricants
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771, +61 1800 951 288, +61 3 9573 3188
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. [1] Legend Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 2 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Not Applicable Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
