MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Protanal® SP5H Alginate Blend

MSDS Ref. No.: 2207300

Date Approved: 09/13/2004
Revision No.: 2

This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
and, the EC Directive, 2001/58/EC.

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Protanal® SP5H Alginate Blend
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polysaccharides
SYNONYMS: Sodium alginate: Algin (INCI name), alginic acid, sodium salt;
Trisodium phosphate: TSP, duodecahydrate
GENERAL USE: Foodstuff application

MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

FMC BioPolymer (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.)
1735 Market Street (202) 483-7616 (CHEMTREC - All Other Countries)
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (303) 595-9048 (Medical - U.S. - Call Collect)
(800) 526-3649 (General Information)
+47 / 32 30 3500 (Plant - Drammen, Norway)
FMC Europe NV
Avenue Mounier 83
1200 Brussels, Belgium
+32 2 / 775 8311 (General Information - Brussels)
(800) 526-3649 (General Information - U.S.A.-
Phila)

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 aquatic organisms. See Section 12 (Ecological Information) for
environmental data.

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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Severely irritating to the eyes. Expected to be

irritating to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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

Sodium alginate 9005-38-3 None Not classified as hazardous
Trisodium Phosphate 7601-54-9 231-509-8 Not classified as hazardous

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.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, see a
medical doctor. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration and see a medical doctor immediately.

NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product is expected to have low oral, dermal and
inhalation toxicity. It is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Trisodium
phosphate causes eye burns, possibly leading to permanent injury. Skin contact may result in pain, redness,
swelling and blisters. Inhalation of dust may cause coughing, sneezing and irritation to the nose and throat.
Ingestion of large quantities of alginates may cause intestinal obstruction. Aspiration or inhalation of this
product could cause chemical pneumonitis.

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.

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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.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

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 required; however, if gloves are worn, the outside of the gloves
should be washed thoroughly with soap and water after use.

COMMENTS:

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EXPOSURE LIMITS:

Trisodium phosphate (TSP): WA (15 minute) = 5 mg/m3 (AIHA J 43, 10/82)

Particulates Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC):

ACGIH/TWA
10 mg/m3 (inhalable particulate)
3 mg/m3 (respirable particulate)

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: (Butyl acetate = 1) Not applicable
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
MELTING POINT: Not available
PERCENT VOLATILE: Not available
pH: 9.5 - 10.1 (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

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

EYE EFFECTS: No data available for the formulation.
Sodium alginate: Non-irritating (rabbit)
TSP: Severely irritating (unwashed) (rabbit) Moderately irritating (washed)

SKIN EFFECTS: No data available for the formulation.

Sodium alginate: Non-irritating (rabbit)
TSP: Practically non-toxic (rabbit) Minimally irritating

DERMAL LD50: No data available for the formulation.

TSP: > 300 mg/kg (rabbit)

ORAL LD50: No data available for the formulation.

Sodium alginate: > 5,000 mg/kg (rat)
TSP: 7,400 mg/kg (rat)

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: (Skin) Non-sensitizing (guinea pig)

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

oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. Ingestion of large quantities of sodium alginate may cause intestinal
obstruction. It is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Aspiration or
inhalation of alginates could cause chemical pneumonitis. Trisodium phosphate causes eye burns, possibly
leading to permanent injury. Skin contact may result in pain, redness, swelling and blisters. Ingestion may
cause severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and burning sensations. Inhalation of dust may cause
coughing, sneezing and irritation to the nose and throat. 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%). No further data are available. 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). Trisodium phosphate was
negative in the ames assay.

CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: Not listed
IARC: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: ACGIH: Not listed

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: No data available for the formulation. Sodium alginate is
biodegradable. Inorganic compounds in contact with 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.

Trisodium phosphate is also not expected to have significant toxicity to fish and aquatic invertebrates based
on the lack of toxicity found in tests of the very similar disodium phosphate (LC50 to trout and Daphnia
magna were greater than 100 mg/L).

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.

NOTE: Handle as a non-hazardous material

BOD(5) : approximately 4000 - 5000 mgO/l

COD : approximately 6000 - 7000 mgO/l

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

MARINE POLLUTANT: None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not listed in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of

Federal Regulations as a hazardous
material.
Stabilizer / emulsifier; water soluble, dry

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not regulated

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ADR - EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE

INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not regulated

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) /

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not regulated

OTHER INFORMATION:
Canada (TDG) : Not applicable

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.:
None

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
Trisodium Phosphate 5,000 lb (listed under Sodium phosphate, tribasic)

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TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)

TSCA INVENTORY STATUS (40 CFR 710):
Listed (components)

U.S. STATES
U.S. State Regulation:
States with Right-to-Know Statutes:
Trisodium phosphate: CA, CT, IL, LA, MA, MN, NJ, NY, PA

CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM):
Chemical Name: Trisodium phosphate
Hazard Classification / Division: E
Domestic Substance List: Listed (components)

E NUMBERS:
E 401(sodium alginate)
E 339(iii) (trisodium phosphate)

INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS
Sodium alginate
Australia (AICS): Listed
China: Listed
Japan (ENCS): (8)-237
Korea: KE-00492
Philippines (PICCS): Listed

Trisodium phosphate
Australia (AICS): Listed
China: Listed
Japan (ENCS): (1)-497
Korea: KE-34912
Philippines (PICCS): Listed

HAZARD, RISK AND SAFETY PHRASE DESCRIPTIONS:

EC Symbols: (Not classified as hazardous)

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EC Risk Phrases: (Not classified as hazardous)

EC Safety Phrases: (Not classified as hazardous)

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:

U.S.A.: Components are permitted for use in food under Title 21 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. Refer to Regulations for specific information on use in foods.

EU: Components are permitted for use in food under the Miscellaneous Additives Directive. Refer
to Directive for specific information on use in foods.

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:
This MSDS replaces Revision #1, dated May 08, 2002.
Changes in information are as follows:
New Format, as well as:
Section 1 (Product and Company Identification)
Section 2 (Hazards Identification)
Section 3 (Composition / Information on Ingredients)
Section 4 (First Aid Measures)
Section 8 (Exposure Controls / Personal Protection)
Section 11 (Toxicological Information)
Section 12 (Ecological Information)
Section 14 (Transport Information)
Section 15 (Regulatory Information)
Section 16 (Other Information)

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