Updated June 14, 2007
PHENOXYETHANOL SORBI C ACI D
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
Product Name: Phenoxyethanol SA Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
Composition, CAS No., EI NECS No.: 20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Phenoxyethanol (approx. 52%), 122-99-6, 204-589-7 Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
2,4-Hexadienoic acid (= sorbic acid) (approx 6%), 110-44-1 I nhalation: No specific treatment is necessary since material is not
1,2-octanediol (= caprylyl glycol) (approx. 42%), 1117-86-8 likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels
of dust or fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES cough or other symptoms develop
I ngestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink slowly 1-2 glasses of
Boiling Point: not determined
water. If unusual symptoms are observed, seek medical advice.
Flash Point: 124oC (255oF)
Specific Gravity: 1.03
9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Vapor Pressure: not determined
Vapor Density, Air= 1: not determined
Flash Point: 124oC (255oF)
Evaporation Rate: not determined
NFPA Rating: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
pH- Value: not determined
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water
Solubility in Water: water insoluble
spray. Water stream may splash burning liquid and spread fire.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
fighting turn-out gear incl NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand.
I ncompatibility: not known Unusual Fire/ Explosion Hazard: Unknown
Hazardous Decomposition: not anticipated
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Acute Oral LD50 ( mg/ kg) : 1,260 (Phenoxyethanol)
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
2,200 (approx) (1,2 Octanediol)
Acute Dermal LD50 ( mg/ kg) : 14,422 (Phenoxyethanol)
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all
Sensitization: Human RIPT: Not a sensitizer (Phenoxyethanol)
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed
Human RIPT: Non-sensitizing (1,2 Octanediol)
when handling this material. Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do
Mutagenicity: Nonmutagenic Ames assay with & without
not handle or store near an open flame, heat or other sources of
metabolic activation (Phenoxyethanol). Negative in Ames Test (1,2
ignition. Keep the container tightly closed and in a cool, well-
Octanediol)
ventilated place protected from sunlight.
Skin I rritation: Non-irritating to rabbit skin (as sold). Mildly
irritating (Phenoxyethanol). Non-irritating. (1,2 Octanediol)
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Eye I rritation: Moderately irritating (Draize) (Phenoxyethanol).
Spill Clean-up Procedures: Remove sources of ignition, contain Irritating (1,2 Octanediol)
spill to smallest area possible. Stop leak if possible. Pick up small Other I nformation: Non-photosensitizing (Phenoxyethanol).
spills with absorbent materials such as paper towels. Oil dry , sand
or dirt. Recover large spills for salvage or disposal. Wash hard 11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
surfaces with safety solvent or detergent to remove remaining oil
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with local, state &
film. Greasy nature will result in a slippery surface.
federal disposal regulations. Easily biodegradable (1,2 Octanediol)
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Respiratory Protection: Usually not required. If vapors or mists
DOT Shipping Name / Hazard Class: Not regulated
are generated, wear a NOISH approved vapor/ mist respirator.
ADR/ RI C Code / Hazard Class: Not regulated
Protective Clothing: Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield
Sea Transport I MDG Code / Hazard Class: Not regulated
recommended to protect eyes from mists or splashing. PVC coated
Air Transport I ATA Code / Hazard Class: Not regulated
gloves recommended to prevent skin contact.
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON 13. DI SCLAI MER
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not
Risk Phrases: Phenoxyethanol may be harmful if swallowed.
be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in
Phenoxyethanol and 1,2-octanediol may be irritating to eyes.
any other process. Such information is to be the best of the company s
Primary Entry Routes & Target Organs: Eyes
knowledge and believed accurate and reliable as of the date indicated.
Acute Health Hazards: Causes moderate eye irritation. However, no representation, war-ranty or guarantee of any kind, express or
Chronic Health Hazards: None known implied, is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume
I nhalation: Not a hazard under normal use conditions. no respon-sibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
Eye Contact : Causes moderate eye irritation. arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the
suitableness & completeness of such information for his own particular use.
Skin Contact: Not a hazard under normal use conditions.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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