ButylParaben MSDS

1. SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION

    1.1. Product Name: ButylParaben
    1.2. Description: ButylParaben is a member of the paraben family manufactured through chemical synthesis.
    1.3. Chemical Formula: C11H14O3
    1.4. Molecular weight: 194.23
    1.5. CAS #: 94-26-8
    1.6. EINECS #: 202-318-7
    1.7. Manufactured by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
    1.8. Supplied by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
    1.9. Usage: In food as Antioxidant and preservative

2. Composition

    2.1. ButylParaben: ≥99.0%
    2.2. Hazardous impurities: HEAVY MENTAL (AS PB) ≤0.001%, Arsenic ≤0.0003%

3. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

    3.1. Physical State: Powder
    3.2. Appearance: White crystalline powder
    3.3. Odor: Odorless
    3.4. pH: Not available
    3.5. Melting point/range: 67-72 °C
    3.6. Boiling point: Not available
    3.7. Bulk density: Not available
    3.8. Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

4. Stability/Reactivity

    4.1. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
    4.2. Shelf Life: 24 months period
    4.3. Hazardous decomposition: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
    4.4. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
    4.5. Incompatible with: Not available

5. Handling/Storage

    5.1. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area
    5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.

6. Exposure Control

    6.1. Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye bath. Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations below their respective threshold limit value.
    6.2. Respiratory protection: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
    6.3. Eye Protection: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
    6.4. Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothes to minimize skin contact.
    6.5. Other: Consult professionals if ButylParaben need to be handled under some special conditions.

7. Hazards Identification

    7.1. Hazardous overview: ButylParaben is Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation, skin contact, ingestion or eye contact.
    7.2. Contact with eyes: May cause eye irritation.
    7.3. Contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
    7.4. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
    7.5. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
    7.6. Other: Not Applicable

8. First Aid Measures

    8.1. Contact with eyes: Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice
    8.2. Contact with skin: Wash the affected area with water, remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
    8.3. Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and drink water afterwards.
    8.4. Inhalation: Remove from exposure, move to fresh air and seek medical advice immediately.

9. Fire and Explosion Data

    9.1. General information: May be combustible at high temperature.
    9.2. Flash point: Not available
    9.3. Ignition control: Avoid ignition sources where ButylParaben dust might be generated
    9.4. Dust control: Keep the handling area with adequate ventilation
    9.5. Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
    9.6. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container

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