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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Benzoate
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Benzoate
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
- a) Appearance Form: powder
Colour: white
- b) Odour No data available
- c) Odour Threshold No data available
- d) pH 7,0 – 8,5 at 144,1 g/l at 25 °C
- e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: > 300 °C – lit.
point
- f) Initial boiling point and No data available
boiling range
- g) Flash point > 100 °C
- h) Evaporation rate No data available
- i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
- j) Upper/lower No data available
flammability or
explosive limits
- k) Vapour pressure < 0,01 hPa at 20 °C
- l) Vapour density No data available
- m) Relative density 1,440 g/cm3
- n) Water solubility 556 g/l
- o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: -2,13
octanol/water
- p) Auto-ignition No data available
temperature
- q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
- r) Viscosity No data available
- s) Explosive properties No data available
- 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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Benzoate
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.
