| [Fire Fighting] Extinguish fire using water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment. | |
| [Ingestion] Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended. | |
| [Inhalation] If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Skin] Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Storage] Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. | |
| [Inhalation] This material is a dust or may produce dust. | |
| [Skin] May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin. | |
| [Eyes] Can cause permanent eye injury. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes. Can injure the cornea and cause blindness. | |
| [Ingestion] Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. | |
| [Hazards] Dusts can form explosive mixtures in air. | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] If overexposure has been determined or documented, a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust/mist and fume respirator is advised in the absence of proper environmental control. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) irritation (nose, throat, airways). | |
| [Poison Class] 5 | |
| [Appearance] White, crystalline powder with the odor of acetic acid. | |
| [Density] 1.5285 g/cm3 | |
| [Usage] Antimicrobial agent in bakery and foodstuffs, flavor enhancer. | |
| [Product Name] Sodium diacetate | |
| [Synonyms] Acetic acid, sodium salt (2:1) Acid acetate Dykon Michaelis buffer Sodium acetic acid acetate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_126-96-5.htm">126-96-5 | |
| [Formula] C4H7NO4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 142.09 | |
| [EINECS] 204-814-9 | |
| [RTECS] AJ4375000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 3595639 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-02-00-00094 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material. | |
| [Stability] Stable. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong mineral acids. | |
| [Decomposition] Acetic acid, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons. |
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