SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertakingÂ
1.1Product identifiers Sodium BenzoateÂ
Product name :Â
CAS-No. : 532-32-1Â
1.2Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised againstÂ
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.Â
SECTION 2: Sodium Benzoate – Hazards identificationÂ
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixtureÂ
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008Â
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319Â
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.Â
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/ECÂ
Xi Irritant R36Â
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.Â
2.2 Label elementsÂ
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008Â
PictogramÂ
Signal word WarningÂ
Hazard statement(s)Â
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.Â
Precautionary statement(s)Â
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 BenzoateÂ
Supplemental Hazard noneÂ
StatementsÂ
2.3Other hazards – noneÂ
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredientsÂ
3.1SubstancesÂ
Synonyms : Benzoic acid sodium saltÂ
Formula : C7H5NaO2Â
Molecular weight : 144,11 g/molÂ
CAS-No. : 532-32-1Â
EC-No. : 208-534-8Â
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008Â
Component Classification ConcentrationÂ
Sodium benzoateÂ
CAS-No. 532-32-1 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 <= 100 % EC-No. 208-534-8Â
Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/ECÂ
Component Classification ConcentrationÂ
Sodium benzoateÂ
CAS-No. 532-32-1 Xi, R36 <= 100 % EC-No. 208-534-8Â
For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16Â
SECTION 4: Sodium Benzoate – First aid measuresÂ
4.1 Description of first aid measuresÂ
General adviceÂ
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Â
If inhaledÂ
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.Â
In case of skin contactÂ
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.Â
In case of eye contactÂ
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.Â
If swallowedÂ
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.Â
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayedÂ
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11Â
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment Â
needed No data availableÂ
SECTION 5: Firefighting measuresÂ
5.1 Extinguishing mediaÂ
Suitable extinguishing mediaÂ
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
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5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixtureÂ
Carbon oxides, Sodium oxidesÂ
5.3 Advice for firefightersÂ
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.Â
5.4 Further informationÂ
No data availableÂ
SECTION 6: Accidental release measuresÂ
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresÂ
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.Â
For personal protection see section 8.Â
6.2 Environmental precautionsÂ
Do not let product enter drains.Â
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning upÂ
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.Â
6.4 Reference to other sectionsÂ
For disposal see section 13.Â
SECTION 7: Handling and storageÂ
7.1 Precautions for safe handlingÂ
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Â
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Â
For precautions see section 2.2.Â
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesÂ
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Â
Hygroscopic.Â
7.3 Specific end use(s)Â
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulatedÂ
SECTION 8: Sodium Benzoate – Exposure controls/personal protectionÂ
8.1 Control parametersÂ
Components with workplace control parametersÂ
8.2 Exposure controlsÂ
Appropriate engineering controlsÂ
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.Â
Personal protective equipmentÂ
Eye/face protectionÂ
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).Â
Skin protectionÂ
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.Â
Body Protection
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Respiratory protectionÂ
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).Â
Control of environmental exposureÂ
Do not let product enter drains.Â
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical propertiesÂ
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical propertiesÂ
- a) Appearance Form: powderÂ
Colour: whiteÂ
- b) Odour No data availableÂ
- c) Odour Threshold No data availableÂ
- d) pH 7,0 – 8,5 at 144,1 g/l at 25 °CÂ
- e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: > 300 °C – lit.Â
pointÂ
- f) Initial boiling point and No data availableÂ
boiling rangeÂ
- g) Flash point > 100 °CÂ
- h) Evaporation rate No data availableÂ
- i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data availableÂ
- j) Upper/lower No data availableÂ
flammability orÂ
explosive limitsÂ
- k) Vapour pressure < 0,01 hPa at 20 °CÂ
- l) Vapour density No data availableÂ
- m) Relative density 1,440 g/cm3Â
- n) Water solubility 556 g/lÂ
- o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: -2,13Â
octanol/waterÂ
- p) Auto-ignition No data availableÂ
temperatureÂ
- q) Decomposition No data availableÂ
temperatureÂ
- r) Viscosity No data availableÂ
- s) Explosive properties No data availableÂ
- t) Oxidizing properties No data availableÂ
9.2 Other safety informationÂ
Dust explosion class St1Â
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivityÂ
10.1 ReactivityÂ
No data available
SodiumÂ
BenzoateÂ
10.2 Chemical stabilityÂ
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
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BenzoateÂ
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactionsÂ
No data availableÂ
10.4 Conditions to avoidÂ
Avoid moisture.Â
10.5 Incompatible materialsÂ
Strong oxidizing agentsÂ
10.6 Hazardous decomposition productsÂ
Other decomposition products – No data availableÂ
In the event of fire: see section 5Â
SECTION 11: Sodium Benzoate – Toxicological informationÂ
11.1 Information on toxicological effectsÂ
Acute toxicityÂ
LD50 Oral – Rat – 2.100 mg/kgÂ
Skin corrosion/irritationÂ
Skin – RabbitÂ
Result: No skin irritationÂ
(OECD Test Guideline 404)Â
Serious eye damage/eye irritationÂ
Eyes – RabbitÂ
Result: Eye irritationÂ
Respiratory or skin sensitisationÂ
No data availableÂ
Germ cell mutagenicityÂ
No data availableÂ
CarcinogenicityÂ
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.Â
Reproductive toxicityÂ
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposureÂ
No data availableÂ
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposureÂ
No data availableÂ
Aspiration hazardÂ
No data availableÂ
Additional InformationÂ
RTECS: DH6650000Â
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.Â
SECTION 12: Sodium Benzoate – Ecological informationÂ
12.1 ToxicityÂ
Toxicity to fish LC50 – Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) – 484 mg/l – 96 hÂ
12.2 Persistence and degradabilityÂ
Biodegradability Result: 90 % – Readily biodegradable.Â
(OECD Test Guideline 301)
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BenzoateÂ
12.3 Bioaccumulative potentialÂ
No data availableÂ
12.4 Mobility in soilÂ
No data availableÂ
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessmentÂ
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted 12.6 Other adverse effectsÂ
No data availableÂ
SECTION 13: Disposal considerationsÂ
13.1 Waste treatment methodsÂ
ProductÂ
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.Â
Contaminated packagingÂ
Dispose of as unused product.Â
SECTION 14: Transport informationÂ
14.1 UN numberÂ
ADR/RID: – IMDG: – IATA: –Â
14.2 UN proper shipping nameÂ
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goodsÂ
IMDG: Not dangerous goodsÂ
IATA: Not dangerous goodsÂ
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)Â
ADR/RID: – IMDG: – IATA: –Â
14.4 Packaging groupÂ
ADR/RID: – IMDG: – IATA: –Â
14.5 Environmental hazardsÂ
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: noÂ
14.6 Special precautions for userÂ
No data availableÂ
SECTION 15: Sodium Benzoate – Regulatory informationÂ
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 mixtureÂ
No data availableÂ
15.2 Chemical Safety AssessmentÂ
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.