Updated June 15, 2007
POTASSI UM SORBATE
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact : No adverse effects expected.
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Product Name: potassium sorbate I ngestion: No adverse effects expected.
I NCI Name: potassium sorbate Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Chemical Name: 2,4-Hexadienoic Acid
CAS Number: 24634-61-5 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
EI NECS Number: 246-376-1
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 20
Origin: synthetic
minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with plenty of water. Seek
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
medical attention if symptoms develop.
270oC (518oF)
Melting Point: I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
Boiling Point: not determined difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Density: not determined I ngestion: Drink water. Do not induce vomiting. If gastrointestinal
% Volatile by Volume: 0 (at 21oC) symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
1.363 (at 20oC)
Specific Gravity:
Solubility in w ater: easily soluble 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
pH Value: not determined
Flammability: Not considered to be a fire hazard
Appearance & Odor: white chrystalline powder, odorless
Extinguishing Media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide for large
fires; dry powder for small fires
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
I ncompatibility: none known self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
Hazardous Decomposition: no information found the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: no information found 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Acute LD50: No information found.
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Carcinogenicity: Not carcinogenic (IARC category: none)
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
when handling this material.
Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place. pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
generator.
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk General: not regulated (not considered hazardous)
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, DOT Shipping Name: Refer to corresponding hazard class
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
container. If damp, flush with water. Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON 13. DI SCLAI MER
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep-
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
table criteria, use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent prolonged
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
for eye protection.
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
General: Not considered hazardous material. information for his own particular use.
I nhalation: Not expected to be a health hazard
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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