S F C M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y  D A T A  S H E E T


PRODUCT NAME Shanghai Fortunechemical Co.,Ltd.
CALCIUM SACCHARIN
No.698 North Shangxi Road
Tel/Fax : 021-62171900/021-62671272


1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONS
Chemical Name or : 1.2-Benzisothlazo-3(2H)-one, 1.1-dioxide sodium salt, dihydrate,
synonyms 1.2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one 1.1-dioxide sodium salt dihydrate
Soluble saccharin,
Saccharin sodium,
Molecular : C7H4HNaO2S.2H2O (Nol. Wt. 241.19)
formula Anhydrous 205.16
Structural :  
formula  
C A S Number: 6155-57-3 (Anhydrous 128-44-9)
EINECE Number: 2048861
Application: - Honnutritive / non-caloric sweetener.
- The diet of diabetics, dietetic food.
- Tooth paste, mouth-washes, and chewing gum.
- Cosmetics and dental lotion.
- To stabilize drugs containing a phenothiazine nucleus.
- For sweetening tobacco and agricultural medicine preparations.
- In formulation for electroplating-bath brightener.


2. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearances :
White crystals or white powder
Odour : Odourless or has a faint, aromatic odour
Taste : It has an intensely sweet taste, even in dilute solutions
Solubilites : Water : Freely soluble (1.5 parts)
96% ethanol : Sparingly soluble (50 parts)
Organic solvents : Practically insoluble
pH : A solution (1:10) is neutral or alkali to litmus, but no red color
produced with phenolphthalein TS
Melting point : 226 - 230oC


3. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Paints, Preservatives & Solvents : Not applicable
Alloys & Metallic contings : Not applicable
Act. oxygen & peroxide contents : Not applicable
Antioxidents : Not applicable
Artificial & Natural Colors : Not applicable
Sulfitings & Flavor Enhances : Not applicable
Technical Adjuvants : Not applicable
  1) Organic Solvents
  2) Carriers
  3) Anticaking & Antifoaming Agents
  5) Cloudifing Agents
  6) Emulsifier & Stabilizers
  7) Sequestrants
  8) Other Adjuvants
 
Other Additives : Not applicable
Hazardous mixtures of other : Not applicable
liquid, solide, or gases  
Ozone Depleting Substances : Not applicable
(Class I & Class I I)  
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This product does not contain substances subject to reporting.


4. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point : Not applicable
Self ignition temperature : Not applicable
Decomposition temperature : Not applicable
Self access decomposition temp. : Not applicable
Flammability : Not applicable
Flammable limits : Not applicable
Explosion limits : Not applicable
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Extinguishing media : Extinguish with water, foam etc.
Special firefighting procedures : Not applicable
Unusual fire & explosion hazards : Not applicable


5. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability : unstable ( ) Conditions to Aviod: Not applicable

stable ( V )
Incompatability (Meterial to avoid) : Not applicable
Hazardous decomposition products : Not applicable
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur ( ) Condition to Avoid: Not applicable
Will not occur ( V )
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- This material possesses no particularly hazardous chemical reactivity properties.
- It is not a primary oxidant nor reducing agent and is not reactive with or oxygen
under ambient conditions.


6. ENVIRONMENTAL, TOXICOLOGICAL & OTHER DATA
Oral LDso (Rats) :  
Skin irritation : Not irritant
Eye irritation : Not irritant
Microbes : Not irritant
(Salmonella / E. Coli. etc.)  
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- On the basis of these tests, this material does not appear to possess any
toxicologic properties which would require special handling other than good
industrial hygiene and safety practices employed with any industrial chemical.
- The water activity of the materials is too low to support microbial growth.


7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
  Oral Inhalation Skin Eye
Very toxic        
Toxic        
Harmful        
Corrosive        
Highly irritant        
Irritant        
Slightly irritant        
Safe V V V V
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Toxicity (LDso, LCso etc. specify) : Not determined
Irritancy (Specity method) : Not determined


8. OCCUPATION CONTROL PROCEDURES
Eye Protection : The product does not present significant eye irritation or eye toxicity requiring special protection.
Skin Protection : The product does not present significant skin irritation / skin toxicity requiring special protection.
Respiration : The product does not present significant respiratory irrtation
  Protection or respiration toxicity requiring special protection.
Ventilation  
  Local Exhaust : As needed to control contamination. Special : N/A
  Machanical : As needed to control contamination. Others : N/A
General Protective : - Wear suitable gloves and safety goggles.
  Equipment - Dust mask recommended.
Work/Hygienic : - Wash hands after use.
  Practrices - No eating or smoking in work area.
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9. SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURE & FIRST AID

PRECUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES
Storage : Keep container tightly closed and dry.
Spillage : Collect as much as possible in a clean container for (preferably) reuse or disposal.
Flush remainder with water.
Disposal : Dispose of according to all state, local and federal regulations.
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FIRST AIDS  
Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
Skin contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
Inhalation : -
Ingestion : Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
Spillage on : Take contaminated clothing off.
clothes Launder clothes before reuse.


10. CLASSIFICATION, TRANSPORT & LABELLING
DANGEROUS PROPERTITES c.f. EEC CRITERIA (EEC DIRECTIVE 67/548-Aa.6-VI D)
  Oral Inh.Drem.
Skin Eye
Explosive E . Extrem. Flamm. F+ . Ver.Tox. T+ . Irritant Xi 
Oxidizing O . Highly Flamm. F  . Toxic T  . Corrosive C
  .Flammble     
Harmful Xn . Sensitiz. Xi
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SUPPLY LABEL
 
  Symbol : None
R-Phases : None S-Phases : None
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TRANSPORT
 
  UN Number : None
RID : Not restricted
ICAO-DGR : Not restricted
ADR : Not restricted
INDG-code : Not restricted
  EmS : Not relevant
TREN-card: Not relevant
 
  MFAG : Not relevant


11. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
DATE: October, 2001
REVISED: SUPERSEDES:
COMPOSED BY : GEORGE K. CHAN
SIGNED:
POSITION: Manager of Factory & Sales