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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance\/mixture and of the company\/undertaking <\/b><\/p>\n

1.1Product identifiers <\/b>Sodium Benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

Product name : <\/p>\n

CAS-No. : 532-32-1 <\/p>\n

1.2Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against <\/b><\/p>\n

Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only. <\/p>\n

SECTION 2: Sodium Benzoate \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Hazards identification <\/b><\/p>\n

2.1 <\/b>Classification of the substance or mixture <\/b><\/p>\n

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272\/2008 <\/b><\/p>\n

Eye irritation (Category 2), H319 <\/p>\n

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. <\/p>\n

Classification according to EU Directives 67\/548\/EEC or 1999\/45\/EC <\/b><\/p>\n

Xi Irritant R36 <\/p>\n

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. <\/p>\n

2.2 <\/b>Label elements <\/b><\/p>\n

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272\/2008 <\/b><\/p>\n

Pictogram <\/p>\n

Signal word Warning <\/p>\n

Hazard statement(s) <\/p>\n

H319 Causes serious eye irritation. <\/p>\n

Precautionary statement(s) <\/p>\n

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.<\/p>\n

Sodium Benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

Supplemental Hazard none <\/p>\n

Statements <\/p>\n

2.3Other hazards <\/b>\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd none <\/p>\n

SECTION 3: Composition\/information on ingredients <\/b><\/p>\n

3.1Substances <\/b><\/p>\n

Synonyms : Benzoic acid sodium salt <\/p>\n

Formula : C7H5NaO2 <\/p>\n

Molecular weight : 144,11 g\/mol <\/p>\n

CAS-No. : 532-32-1 <\/p>\n

EC-No. : 208-534-8 <\/p>\n

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272\/2008 <\/b><\/p>\n

Component Classification Concentration <\/p>\n

Sodium benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

CAS-No. 532-32-1 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 <= 100 % EC-No. 208-534-8 <\/p>\n

Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999\/45\/EC <\/b><\/p>\n

Component Classification Concentration <\/p>\n

Sodium benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

CAS-No. 532-32-1 Xi, R36 <= 100 % EC-No. 208-534-8 <\/p>\n

For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 <\/p>\n

SECTION 4: Sodium Benzoate \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd First aid measures <\/b><\/p>\n

4.1 <\/b>Description of first aid measures <\/b><\/p>\n

General advice <\/b><\/p>\n

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. <\/p>\n

If inhaled <\/b><\/p>\n

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. <\/p>\n

In case of skin contact <\/b><\/p>\n

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. <\/p>\n

In case of eye contact <\/b><\/p>\n

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. <\/p>\n

If swallowed <\/b><\/p>\n

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. <\/p>\n

4.2 <\/b>Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed <\/b><\/p>\n

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and\/or in section 11 <\/p>\n

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment <\/b><\/p>\n

needed <\/b>No data available <\/p>\n

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures <\/b><\/p>\n

5.1 <\/b>Extinguishing media <\/b><\/p>\n

Suitable extinguishing media <\/b><\/p>\n

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n

Sodium Benzoate<\/b><\/p>\n

Sodium <\/b><\/p>\n

Benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

5.2 <\/b>Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture <\/b><\/p>\n

Carbon oxides, Sodium oxides <\/p>\n

5.3 <\/b>Advice for firefighters <\/b><\/p>\n

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. <\/p>\n

5.4 <\/b>Further information <\/b><\/p>\n

No data available <\/p>\n

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures <\/b><\/p>\n

6.1 <\/b>Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures <\/b><\/p>\n

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. <\/p>\n

For personal protection see section 8. <\/p>\n

6.2 <\/b>Environmental precautions <\/b><\/p>\n

Do not let product enter drains. <\/p>\n

6.3 <\/b>Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up <\/b><\/p>\n

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. <\/p>\n

6.4 <\/b>Reference to other sections <\/b><\/p>\n

For disposal see section 13. <\/p>\n

SECTION 7: Handling and storage <\/b><\/p>\n

7.1 <\/b>Precautions for safe handling <\/b><\/p>\n

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. <\/p>\n

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. <\/p>\n

For precautions see section 2.2. <\/p>\n

7.2 <\/b>Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities <\/b><\/p>\n

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. <\/p>\n

Hygroscopic. <\/p>\n

7.3 <\/b>Specific end use(s) <\/b><\/p>\n

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated <\/p>\n

SECTION 8: Sodium Benzoate \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Exposure controls\/personal protection <\/b><\/p>\n

8.1 <\/b>Control parameters <\/b><\/p>\n

Components with workplace control parameters <\/b><\/p>\n

8.2 <\/b>Exposure controls <\/b><\/p>\n

Appropriate engineering controls <\/b><\/p>\n

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. <\/p>\n

Personal protective equipment <\/b><\/p>\n

Eye\/face protection <\/b><\/p>\n

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). <\/p>\n

Skin protection <\/b><\/p>\n

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. <\/p>\n

Body Protection<\/b><\/p>\n

Sodium <\/b><\/p>\n

Benzoate<\/b><\/p>\n

Sodium <\/b><\/p>\n

Benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

Respiratory protection <\/b><\/p>\n

For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV\/AG\/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). <\/p>\n

Control of environmental exposure <\/b><\/p>\n

Do not let product enter drains. <\/p>\n

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties <\/b><\/p>\n

9.1 <\/b>Information on basic physical and chemical properties <\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. a) Appearance Form: powder <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Colour: white <\/p>\n

      \n
    1. b) Odour No data available <\/li>\n
    2. c) Odour Threshold No data available <\/li>\n
    3. d) pH 7,0 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 8,5 at 144,1 g\/l at 25 \ufffd\ufffdC <\/li>\n
    4. e) Melting point\/freezing Melting point\/range: > 300 \ufffd\ufffdC \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd lit. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      point <\/p>\n

        \n
      1. f) Initial boiling point and No data available <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        boiling range <\/p>\n

          \n
        1. g) Flash point > 100 \ufffd\ufffdC <\/li>\n
        2. h) Evaporation rate No data available <\/li>\n
        3. i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available <\/li>\n
        4. j) Upper\/lower No data available <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          flammability or <\/p>\n

          explosive limits <\/p>\n

            \n
          1. k) Vapour pressure < 0,01 hPa at 20 \ufffd\ufffdC <\/li>\n
          2. l) Vapour density No data available <\/li>\n
          3. m) Relative density 1,440 g\/cm3 <\/li>\n
          4. n) Water solubility 556 g\/l <\/li>\n
          5. o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: -2,13 <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            octanol\/water <\/p>\n

              \n
            1. p) Auto-ignition No data available <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              temperature <\/p>\n

                \n
              1. q) Decomposition No data available <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                temperature <\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. r) Viscosity No data available <\/li>\n
                2. s) Explosive properties No data available <\/li>\n
                3. t) Oxidizing properties No data available <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  9.2 Other safety information <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Dust explosion class St1 <\/p>\n

                  SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity <\/b><\/p>\n

                  10.1 Reactivity <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available<\/p>\n

                  Sodium <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

                  10.2 Chemical stability <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Stable under recommended storage conditions.<\/p>\n

                  Sodium <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

                  10.3 <\/b>Possibility of hazardous reactions <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  10.4 <\/b>Conditions to avoid <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Avoid moisture. <\/p>\n

                  10.5 <\/b>Incompatible materials <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Strong oxidizing agents <\/p>\n

                  10.6 <\/b>Hazardous decomposition products <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Other decomposition products \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd No data available <\/p>\n

                  In the event of fire: see section 5 <\/p>\n

                  SECTION 11: Sodium Benzoate \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Toxicological information <\/b><\/p>\n

                  11.1 <\/b>Information on toxicological effects <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Acute toxicity <\/b><\/p>\n

                  LD50 Oral \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Rat \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 2.100 mg\/kg <\/p>\n

                  Skin corrosion\/irritation <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Skin \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Rabbit <\/p>\n

                  Result: No skin irritation <\/p>\n

                  (OECD Test Guideline 404) <\/p>\n

                  Serious eye damage\/eye irritation <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Eyes \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Rabbit <\/p>\n

                  Result: Eye irritation <\/p>\n

                  Respiratory or skin sensitisation <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  Germ cell mutagenicity <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  Carcinogenicity <\/b><\/p>\n

                  IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. <\/p>\n

                  Reproductive toxicity <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Specific target organ toxicity \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd single exposure <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  Specific target organ toxicity \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd repeated exposure <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  Aspiration hazard <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  Additional Information <\/b><\/p>\n

                  RTECS: DH6650000 <\/p>\n

                  To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. <\/p>\n

                  SECTION 12: Sodium Benzoate \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Ecological information <\/b><\/p>\n

                  12.1 Toxicity <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Toxicity to fish LC50 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 484 mg\/l \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 96 h <\/p>\n

                  12.2 Persistence and degradability <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Biodegradability Result: 90 % \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Readily biodegradable. <\/p>\n

                  (OECD Test Guideline 301)<\/p>\n

                  Sodium <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Benzoate <\/b><\/p>\n

                  12.3 Bioaccumulative potential <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  12.4 Mobility in soil <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  12.5 <\/b>Results of PBT and vPvB assessment <\/b><\/p>\n

                  PBT\/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required\/not conducted 12.6 <\/b>Other adverse effects <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  SECTION 13: Disposal considerations <\/b><\/p>\n

                  13.1 <\/b>Waste treatment methods <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Product <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. <\/p>\n

                  Contaminated packaging <\/b><\/p>\n

                  Dispose of as unused product. <\/p>\n

                  SECTION 14: Transport information <\/b><\/p>\n

                  14.1 UN number <\/b><\/p>\n

                  ADR\/RID: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd IMDG: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd IATA: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd <\/p>\n

                  14.2 UN proper shipping name <\/b><\/p>\n

                  ADR\/RID: Not dangerous goods <\/p>\n

                  IMDG: Not dangerous goods <\/p>\n

                  IATA: Not dangerous goods <\/p>\n

                  14.3 Transport hazard class(es) <\/b><\/p>\n

                  ADR\/RID: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd IMDG: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd IATA: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd <\/p>\n

                  14.4 Packaging group <\/b><\/p>\n

                  ADR\/RID: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd IMDG: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd IATA: \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd <\/p>\n

                  14.5 Environmental hazards <\/b><\/p>\n

                  ADR\/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no <\/p>\n

                  14.6 <\/b>Special precautions for user <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  SECTION 15: Sodium Benzoate \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Regulatory information <\/b><\/p>\n

                  This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907\/2006. 15.1 <\/b>Safety, health and environmental regulations\/legislation specific for the substance or mixture <\/b><\/p>\n

                  No data available <\/p>\n

                  15.2 <\/b>Chemical Safety Assessment <\/b><\/p>\n

                  For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out<\/p>\n

                  Disclaimer<\/strong>
                  The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds
                  properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds consequent of handling the above product.<\/p>\n

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