1. SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION

1.1. Product Name: Sodium MethylParaben
1.2. Description: Sodium MethylParaben is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis.
1.3. Chemical Formula: C8H7NaO3
1.4. Molecular weight: 174.13
1.5. CAS #: 5026-62-0
1.6. EINECS #: 225-714-1
1.7. Manufactured by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
1.8. Supplied by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
1.9. Usage: In food as Antioxidants

2. Composition

2.1. Sodium MethylParaben: ≥99.4%
2.2. Hazardous impurities: Sulfate ≤300PPM, Heavy Metals(Pb) ≤10PPM, Arsenic ≤1.0PPM

3. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

3.1. Physical State: Powder
3.2. Appearance: White crystalline powder
3.3. Odor: Not available
3.4. pH: 9.5-10.5(0.1% water solution)
3.5. Melting point/range: 70-71°C
3.6. Boiling point: Not available
3.7. Bulk density: Not available
3.8. Solubility: Soluble in cold water

4. Stability/Reactivity

4.1. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
4.2. Shelf Life: 36 months period
4.3. Hazardous decomposition: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
4.4. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
4.5. Incompatible with: Strong oxidizing agents.

5. Handling/Storage

5.1. Storage: stored in a cool and dry place and kept away from strong light and heat.
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. Mechanical exhaust required.
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 Sodium MethylParaben need to be handled under some special conditions.

7. Hazards Identification

7.1. Hazardous overview: Sodium MethylParaben is Very hazardous in case of inhalation. Hazardous in case of eye contact, or ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin 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

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