Sodium Benzoate

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1Product identifiers Sodium Benzoate

Product name :

CAS-No. : 532-32-1

1.2Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.

SECTION 2: Sodium Benzoate – Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Eye irritation (Category 2), H319

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Xi Irritant R36

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Pictogram

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statement(s)

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

Sodium Benzoate

Supplemental Hazard none

Statements

2.3Other hazards – none

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1Substances

Synonyms : Benzoic acid sodium salt

Formula : C7H5NaO2

Molecular weight : 144,11 g/mol

CAS-No. : 532-32-1

EC-No. : 208-534-8

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration

Sodium benzoate

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

Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC

Component Classification Concentration

Sodium benzoate

CAS-No. 532-32-1 Xi, R36 <= 100 % EC-No. 208-534-8

For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

SECTION 4: Sodium Benzoate – First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

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

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment

needed No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

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5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides, Sodium oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

5.4 Further information

No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.

For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Hygroscopic.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Sodium Benzoate – Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

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).

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove’s 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.

Body Protection

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Respiratory protection

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).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

1. a) Appearance Form: powder

Colour: white

1. b) Odour No data available
2. c) Odour Threshold No data available
3. d) pH 7,0 – 8,5 at 144,1 g/l at 25 °C
4. e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: > 300 °C – lit.

point

1. f) Initial boiling point and No data available

boiling range

1. g) Flash point > 100 °C
2. h) Evaporation rate No data available
3. i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
4. j) Upper/lower No data available

flammability or

explosive limits

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

octanol/water

1. p) Auto-ignition No data available

temperature

1. q) Decomposition No data available

temperature

1. r) Viscosity No data available
2. s) Explosive properties No data available
3. t) Oxidizing properties No data available

9.2 Other safety information

Dust explosion class St1

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

No data available

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10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

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10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Avoid moisture.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Other decomposition products – No data available

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Sodium Benzoate – Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

LD50 Oral – Rat – 2.100 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation

Skin – Rabbit

Result: No skin irritation

(OECD Test Guideline 404)

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Eyes – Rabbit

Result: Eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available

Carcinogenicity

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.

Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration hazard

No data available

Additional Information

RTECS: DH6650000

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Sodium Benzoate – Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fish LC50 – Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) – 484 mg/l – 96 h

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability Result: 90 % – Readily biodegradable.

(OECD Test Guideline 301)

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12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted 12.6 Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product

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.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

ADR/RID: – IMDG: – IATA: –

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods

IMDG: Not dangerous goods

IATA: Not dangerous goods

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: – IMDG: – IATA: –

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: – IMDG: – IATA: –

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

No data available

SECTION 15: Sodium Benzoate – Regulatory information

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

No data available

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

Disclaimer
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’s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.

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