SFC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME Shanghai Fortunechemical Co.,Ltd.

No.698 North Shangxi Road
SODIUM SACCHARIN Tel/Fax : 021-62171900/021-62671272

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONS
Chemical Name or : 1.2-Benzisothlazo-3(2H)-one, 1.1-dioxide sodium salt, dihydrate,
synonyms 1.2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one 1.1-dioxide sodium salt dihydrate
Soluble saccharin,
Saccharin sodium,
Molecular : C7H4HNaO2S.2H2O (Nol. Wt. 241.19)
formula Anhydrous 205.16
Structural :
formula
C A S Number: 6155-57-3 (Anhydrous 128-44-9)
EINECE Number: 2048861
Application: - Honnutritive / non-caloric sweetener.
- The diet of diabetics, dietetic food.
- Tooth paste, mouth-washes, and chewing gum.
- Cosmetics and dental lotion.
- To stabilize drugs containing a phenothiazine nucleus.
- For sweetening tobacco and agricultural medicine preparations.
- In formulation for electroplating-bath brightener.

2. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearances : White crystals or white powder
Odour : Odourless or has a faint, aromatic odour
Taste : It has an intensely sweet taste, even in dilute solutions
Solubilites : Water : Freely soluble (1.5 parts)
96% ethanol : Sparingly soluble (50 parts)
Organic solvents : Practically insoluble
A solution (1:10) is neutral or alkali to litmus, but no red color
pH :
produced with phenolphthalein TS
Melting point : 226 - 230oC

3. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Paints, Preservatives & Solvents : Not applicable
Alloys & Metallic contings : Not applicable
Act. oxygen & peroxide contents : Not applicable
Antioxidents : Not applicable
Artificial & Natural Colors : Not applicable
Sulfitings & Flavor Enhances : Not applicable
Technical Adjuvants : Not applicable
1) Organic Solvents
2) Carriers
3) Anticaking & Antifoaming Agents
5) Cloudifing Agents
6) Emulsifier & Stabilizers
7) Sequestrants
8) Other Adjuvants
Other Additives : Not applicable
Hazardous mixtures of other : Not applicable
liquid, solide, or gases
Ozone Depleting Substances : Not applicable
(Class I & Class I I)
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This product does not contain substances subject to reporting.

4. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash point : Not applicable
Self ignition temperature : Not applicable
Decomposition temperature : Not applicable
Self access decomposition temp. : Not applicable
Flammability : Not applicable
Flammable limits : Not applicable
Explosion limits : Not applicable
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Extinguishing media : Extinguish with water, foam etc.
Special firefighting procedures : Not applicable
Unusual fire & explosion hazards : Not applicable

5. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability : unstable ( ) Conditions to Aviod: Not applicable

stable ( V )
Incompatability (Meterial to avoid) : Not applicable
Hazardous decomposition products : Not applicable
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur ( ) Condition to Avoid: Not applicable
Will not occur ( V )
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- This material possesses no particularly hazardous chemical reactivity properties.
- It is not a primary oxidant nor reducing agent and is not reactive with or oxygen
under ambient conditions.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL, TOXICOLOGICAL & OTHER DATA
Oral LDso (Rats) :
Skin irritation : Not irritant
Eye irritation : Not irritant
Microbes : Not irritant
(Salmonella / E. Coli. etc.)
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- On the basis of these tests, this material does not appear to possess any
toxicologic properties which would require special handling other than good
industrial hygiene and safety practices employed with any industrial chemical.
- The water activity of the materials is too low to support microbial growth.

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Oral Inhalation Skin Eye

Very toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive

Highly irritant
Irritant
Slightly irritant
Safe V V V V

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Toxicity (LDso, LCso etc. specify) : Not determined
Irritancy (Specity method) : Not determined

8. OCCUPATION CONTROL PROCEDURES

Eye Protection : The product does not present significant eye irritation or eye toxicity requiring
special protection.
Skin Protection : The product does not present significant skin irritation / skin toxicity requiring
special protection.
Respiration : The product does not present significant respiratory irrtation
Protection or respiration toxicity requiring special protection.
Ventilation
Local Exhaust : As needed to control contamination. Special : N/A
Machanical : As needed to control contamination. Others : N/A
General Protective : - Wear suitable gloves and safety goggles.
Equipment - Dust mask recommended.
Work/Hygienic : - Wash hands after use.
Practrices - No eating or smoking in work area.
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9. SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURE & FIRST AID

PRECUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES
Storage : Keep container tightly closed and dry.
Collect as much as possible in a clean container for (preferably) reuse or
Spillage : disposal.
Flush remainder with water.
Disposal : Dispose of according to all state, local and federal regulations.
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FIRST AIDS
Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
Skin contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
Inhalation : -
Ingestion : Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
Spillage on : Take contaminated clothing off.
clothes Launder clothes before reuse.

10. CLASSIFICATION, TRANSPORT & LABELLING

DANGEROUS PROPERTITES c.f. EEC CRITERIA (EEC DIRECTIVE 67/548-Aa.6-VI D)
Oral Inh.Drem. Skin Eye

Explosive E . Extrem. Flamm. F+ . Ver.Tox. T+ . Irritant Xi

Oxidizing O . Highly Flamm. F . Toxic T . Corrosive C

.Flammble Harmful Xn . Sensitiz. Xi

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SUPPLY LABEL
Symbol : None
R-Phases : None S-Phases : None
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TRANSPORT
UN Number : None
RID : Not restricted ICAO-DGR : Not restricted
ADR : Not restricted INDG-code : Not restricted
EmS : Not relevant

TREN-card: Not relevant

MFAG : Not relevant
11. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
DATE: 10/95 REVISED: SUPERSEDES:
COMPOSED BY : GEORGE K. CHAN SIGNED:
POSITION: Manager of Factory & Sales