PROTANAL® BK 1454 Alginate Blend - FMC Corporation

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

PROTANAL® BK 1454 Alginate Blend 

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MSDS Ref. No.: 2270201 

Date Approved: 06/17/2010 

Revision No.: 1 

This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication 

Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 

requirements. 

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 

PRODUCT NAME: PROTANAL® BK 1454 Alginate Blend 

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polysaccharides 

SYNONYMS: Calcium sulfate, dihydrate: Terra alba, gypsum, native calcium 

sulfate; Sucrose: Saccharose, cane sugar, sugar, granulated sugar, 

beet sugar; Sodium alginate: Algin (INCI name), alginic acid, 

sodium salt; Tetrasodium pyrophosphate: Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate (INCI name): TSPP, sodium pyrophosphate, 

tetrasodium diphosphate; Disodium phosphate: DSP, DSOP, 

Disodium Orthophosphate, Disodium monohydrogen phosphate, 

Disodium hydrogen phosphate, Sodium hydrogen phosphate 

GENERAL USE: Foodstuff application 

MANUFACTURER 

FMC BioPolymer 

1735 Market Street 

Philadelphia, PA 19103 

(800) 526-3649 (General Information) 

msdsinfo@fmc.com (Email - General Information) 

FMC Europe NV 

Avenue Mounier 83 

1200 Brussels, Belgium 

353 21 435 4133 (General Information - Cork, 

Ireland) 

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

+44 1655 333000 (Plant - Girvan, Scotland) 

(303) 595-9048 (Medical - U.S. - Call Collect) 

For leak, fire, spill, or accident emergencies, call: 

(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.A. & Canada) 

(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC - Collect - All Other Countries)

PROTANAL® BK 1454 Alginate Blend (2270201) Date: 06/17/2010 

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: 

• White to yellowish-brown, almost odorless, free-flowing powder. 

• Accumulation of overhead settled dust may form explosive concentrations in air when disturbed and 

dispersed. 

• Powder becomes slippery when wet. 

• Not expected to be toxic to the environment, nor to aquatic organisms. 

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Severely irritating to the eyes. 

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 

Chemical Name CAS# Wt.% EC No. EC Class 

Disodium phosphate 7558-79-4 231-448-7 Not classified 

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate 7722-88-5 231-767-1 Not classified 

Sodium alginate 9005-38-3 232-680-1 Not classified 

Calcium Sulfate, dihydrate 10101-41-4 None Not classified 

Sucrose 57-50-1 200-334-9 Not classified 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES 

EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids 

intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist immediately. 

SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists. 

INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious 

person. If any discomfort persists, obtain medical attention. 

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, obtain 

medical attention. 

NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product is expected to have low oral, dermal and 

inhalation toxicity. It is expected to be severely irritating to the eyes, and non-irritating to the skin. It is 

expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Aspiration or inhalation of 

alginates could cause chemical pneumonitis. Ingestion of TSPP may be associated with nausea or vomiting, 

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salivation, diarrhea, occasional abdominal discomfort and intestinal distention. Large doses of phosphates 

are laxatives. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, dry chemical, CO2 

FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: As with most organic materials, excessive accumulation 

of dust on overhead structures may produce explosive concentrations when disturbed and dispersed by a 

small explosion that shakes down accumulated dust and causes, momentarily, an ignitable concentration. 

Product will burn when in contact with a flame, but self-extinguishes when ignition source is removed. 

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None. Treat as ''Class A'' fire. Once ignited, the 

product tends to smolder. 

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 

RELEASE NOTES: Powder becomes slippery when wet. Maintain good housekeeping practices 

to minimize accumulation of settled dust, especially on overhead surfaces. Sweep up the spilled material 

and dispose of in accordance with the waste disposal method outlined in Section 13, "Disposal 

Considerations" below. Refer to Section 8 "Exposure Controls / Personal Protection" for appropriate 

personal protective equipment. 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 

HANDLING AND STORAGE: Use local exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control 

exposure to dust. Always use safe lifting techniques when manually moving containers, especially when 

handling containers weighing more than 50 pounds (22.7 kg). To protect quality, store in a tight container 

in a dry place. Avoid exposure to excessive heat. Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds and sewer 

drains. 

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 

EXPOSURE LIMITS 

Chemical Name ACGIH OSHA Supplier 

Calcium Sulfate, 

dihydrate 

Sucrose 

10 mg/m 3 (TWA) 

(inhalable fraction) 

10 mg/m 3 (TWA) 

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15 mg/m 3 (PEL) (total 

dust) 

5 mg/m 3 (PEL) 

(respirable dust) 

15 mg/m 3 (PEL) (total 

dust) 

5 mg/m 3 (PEL) 

(respirable dust) 

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust, which is sufficient enough to remove 

airborne dust. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 

EYES AND FACE: Whenever airborne dust concentrations are high, appropriate 

protective eyewear, such as mono-goggles, should be worn to prevent eye contact. 

RESPIRATORY: Whenever dust, in the worker's breathing zone, cannot be controlled 

with ventilation or other engineering means, workers should wear respirators or dust masks 

approved by NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable certification organization to protect them 

against airborne dust. 

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: No special clothing is required; however, all work 

clothing should be laundered before reuse. 

GLOVES: No special gloves are required; however, if gloves are worn, the outside of the 

gloves should be washed thoroughly with soap and water after use. 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 

ODOR: Almost odorless 

APPEARANCE: White to yellowish-brown, free-flowing powder 

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: > 200 °C (> 392 °F) 

BOILING POINT: None volatile 

EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable (Butyl Acetate = 1) 

FLASH POINT: Not applicable


MELTING POINT: Not available 

PERCENT VOLATILE: Not available 

pH: 6.2 - 8.2 (1% aqueous solution) 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slowly soluble, forming a viscous, colloidal solution 

VAPOR DENSITY: Not available 

VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available 

COMMENTS: 

EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: Not applicable 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents, high temperatures and 

high humidity levels. 

STABILITY: Stable 

POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

EYE EFFECTS: No data available for the formulation. 

Sodium alginate: Non-irritating (rabbit) 

DSP: Mildly irritating (500 mg/24 hr) 

TSPP: Extremely irritating (rabbit) Unwashed eyes 

TSPP: Minimally irritating (rabbit) Washed eyes 

SKIN EFFECTS: No data available for the formulation. 

Sodium alginate: Non-irritating (rabbit) 

DSP: Mildly irritating (500 mg/24 hr., Draize test) 

TSPP: Non-irritating (rabbit) 

Sucrose: Non-irritating (rabbit) 

DERMAL LD50: No data available for the formulation. 

TSPP: > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit) 

ORAL LD50: No data available for the formulation. 

Sodium alginate: > 5,000 mg/kg (rat) 

DSP: 1,700 mg/kg (rat) 

TSPP: 4,000 mg/kg (rat) 

Sucrose: 29.7 g/kg (rat) 

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INHALATION LC50: No data available for the formulation. 

Sodium alginate: 4.72 mg/l (1 h) (rat) 

SENSITIZATION: No data available for the formulation. 

Sodium alginate: Non-sensitizing (guinea pig) 

ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product is expected to have low 

oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is expected to be severely irritating to the eyes and mildly irritating 

to the skin. It is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Ingestion of large 

quantities of alginates may cause intestinal obstruction. Aspiration or inhalation could cause chemical 

pneumonitis. Ingestion of TSPP may be associated with nausea or vomiting, salivation, diarrhea, occasional 

abdominal discomfort and intestinal distention. Phosphates are laxatives. 

CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the 

formulation. Sodium alginate showed no adverse effects in chronic studies when administered in the diet (5 

- 15%). It is classified as safe and non-toxic. The Joint WHO/FAO Expert Committee on Food Additives 

(JECFA) has granted an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of "not specified" (no upper limit), the best 

possible classification for food additives (JECFA, 39th session of 23/12 February 1992). TSPP was 

negative in the Ames assay. Excessive sub-chronic exposure to high levels of TSPP has been shown to 

cause kidney damage in laboratory animals. Sucrose is not carcinogenic and tested negative in a variety of 

in vitro mutagenicity assays. Some animal teratogenicity studies at high doses of sucrose have shown 

adverse effects on the fetus, possible due to uncontrolled glucose concentrations in maternal blood. 

CARCINOGENICITY: 

NTP: Not listed 

IARC: Not listed 

OSHA: Not listed 

OTHER: Not Listed (ACGIH) 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: No data available for the formulation. Inorganic compounds in 

contact with the soil, sub-surface or surface waters may be taken up by plants and utilized as essential 

nutrients. Phosphates may also form precipitates, usually with calcium or magnesium. The resultant 

compounds are insoluble in water and become a part of the soil or sediment. The term biodegradability, as 

such, is not applicable to inorganic compounds. 

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: 

No data available for the formulation. Sodium alginate is biodegradable. 

DSP: 

96-hour LC50 > 100 mg/L (non-toxic) (mysid shrimp, menidia, rainbow trout) (low toxicity) 

48-hour EC50 > 100 mg/L (non-toxic) (daphnia) (low toxicity) 

TSPP: 

96-hour LC50 > 100 mg/L (non-toxic) (rainbow trout, inland silversides, mysid shrimp) (low toxicity) 

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48-hour EC50 > 100 mg/L (non-toxic) (daphnia magna) (low toxicity) 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 

DISPOSAL METHOD: No special disposal methods are suggested. It is the user's responsibility 

to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations and standards. 

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) 

PACKAGING TYPE: Non-Bulk 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This material is not regulated in 

transportation. 

PACKAGING TYPE: Bulk 

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Environmentally hazardous substance, 

liquid, n.o.s. 

TECHNICAL NAME(S): Disodium phosphate 

PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS / DIVISION: 9 

PACKING GROUP: III 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This material is not regulated as a hazardous 

material when packaged in quantities less 

than 19230 pounds per 49 CFR 

§173.150(f)(2). 

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not regulated as a hazardous material 

ADR - EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE 

INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD 


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INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) / 

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) 


OTHER INFORMATION: 

CANADIAN TRANSPORT (TDG): 

This material is not regulated when transported by road in Canada. 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 

UNITED STATES 

SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT) 

SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A): 

Not listed 

SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370): 

Not applicable 

SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370): 

The Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is 10,000 lbs; 

however, this product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.: 

Not listed 

SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372): 

This product does not contain any toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of 

Section 313, Title III of the SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) of 

1986. 

CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND 

LIABILITY ACT) 

CERCLA DESIGNATION & REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) (40 CFR 302.4): 

Listed 

Chemical Name RQ 

Disodium phosphate 5,000 lb 

TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT) 

TSCA INVENTORY STATUS (40 CFR 710): 

All components are listed or exempt. 

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CANADA 

WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM): 

Hazard Classification / Division: D2B 

Domestic Substance List: All components are listed or exempt. 

E NUMBERS: 

E 401 (sodium alginate) 

INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS 

Calcium sulfate, dihydrate 

Australia (AICS): Listed 

China: Listed 

Philippines (PICCS): Listed 

Japan (ENCS): (1)-193 

New Zealand: Listed 

Sucrose 


Korea: KE-17258 


China: Listed 


Sodium alginate 





China: Listed 


Tetrasodium pyrophosphate 





China: Listed 


Disodium phosphate 





China: Listed 


HAZARD AND RISK PHRASE DESCRIPTIONS: 

EC Symbols: (Not classified as hazardous) 

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EC Risk Phrases: (Not classified as hazardous) 

16. OTHER INFORMATION 

NFPA 

Health 2 

Flammability 1 

Reactivity 0 

Special None 

No special requirements 

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 

Degree of Hazard Code: 

4 = Extreme 

3 = High 

2 = Moderate 

1 = Slight 

0 = Insignificant 

REVISION SUMMARY: 

New MSDS. 

Protanal and FMC BioPolymer - Trademarks of FMC Corporation 

© 2010 FMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 

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