International Chemical Safety Cards

CALCIUM FORMATE

ICSC: 1634

Calcium diformate
Formic acid, Ca salt
C₂H₂CaO₄ / Ca(HCO₂)₂
Molecular mass: 130.1
ICSC # 1634
CAS # 544-17-2
RTECS # LQ5600000
April 06, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1634

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

CALCIUM FORMATE

ICSC: 1634

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER .

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing flammable hydrogen and irritating fumes (calcium oxalate, carbonate and oxide). Reacts with strong acids and strong oxidants .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point (decomposes): >800°C
Density: (bulk) 1150
kg/mł

Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 16
Auto-ignition temperature: 475°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.47

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1634	CALCIUM FORMATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.