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| Product Name: | Sodium benzoate | Other Name: | Benzoic acid,sodium salt (1:1);Sodium benzoate;Benzoic acid,sodium salt;Antimol;Benzoate of soda;Sobenate;E 211;Fuminaru;Purox S;E 221;E 221 (nucleating agent);Microcare SB;Probenz;FZ 001;NB 3010C;1011270-78-2;1219807-20-1;1351865-09-2 |
| CAS No.: | 532-32-1 | Molecular Formula: | C7H6O2.Na |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=UJTIFEVFUCJMKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 144.10300 |
| Exact Mass: | 144.01900 | EC Number: | 208-534-8 |
| UNII: | OJ245FE5EU | ICSC Number: | 1536 |
| DSSTox ID: | DTXSID1020140 | Color/Form: | White, granules or crystalline powder|Colorless crystalline powder |
| ATC Code: | A – Alimentary tract and metabolism | HScode: | 4002191900 |
| Categories: | Preservative |
| PSA: | 40.13000 | XLogP3: | log Kow = -2.27 (est) |
| Appearance: | White crystalline powder | Density: | 1,44 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 300 °C”>>300 °C | Boiling Point: | 249.3ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point: | 111.4ºC | Water Solubility: | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 63 |
| Storage Conditions: | Low temperature, ventilation, drying | Vapor Pressure: | 2.9X10-12 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |
| Toxicity: | LD50 orally in rats: 4.07 g/kg (Smyth, Carpenter) | Odor: | Odorless |
| Taste: | Sweetish, astringent taste | PH: | Aqueous solution is slightly alkaline to litmus, pH about 8 |
| Experimental Properties: | Decomp by dil mineral acid liberating benzoic acid|Incompatibility: Acids, F | Autoignition Temperature: | 500 °C”>>500 °C |
| Physical Dangers: | Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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| Signal word |
Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H319 Causes serious eye irritation |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
none |
| Response |
none |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. 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.