| Product Name: | 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt (1:1) | Other Name: | 2,4-Hexadienoic acid,potassium salt (1:1);2,4-Hexadienoic acid,potassium salt |
| CAS No.: | 590-00-1 | Molecular Formula: | C6H8O2.K |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=OXPHNMOARHEBGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 150.21700 |
| Exact Mass: | 150.00800 | EC Number: | 246-376-1 |
| UNII: | 1VPU26JZZ4 | DSSTox ID: | DTXSID7027835 |
| Color/Form: | White powder|Crystals|White crystals or powder | HScode: | 2916190090 |
| Categories: | Preservative |
| PSA: | 40.13000 | XLogP3: | -0.1314 |
| Appearance: | White to beige powder | Density: | 3 @ Temp: 25 °C”>1.363 g/cm3 @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Melting Point: | 270 °C | Boiling Point: | 233ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point: | 139.9ºC | Water Solubility: | H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless to faintly yellow;2.0 g/mL alcohol at 20 deg C |
| Storage Conditions: | Low temperature, ventilation, drying | Odor: | Characteristic odor |
| Experimental Properties: | Crystalline solid; odorless. Density: 1.36 at 23.5 °C; VP: 0.001 PA at 20 °C; Water solubility: 1.95-543 g/L at 20 °C and pH 4-7; solubility in methanol: 78.2-80.1 mg/L; Surface Tension: 72.6 mN/m at 1 g/L and 20 °C; Dissociation constant: 4.69 at 20 °C; Dissipation half-life (phototransformation in air): 5.16-5.232 hours |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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| Signal word |
Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… |
| Response |
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

