MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Potassium Sorbate
Company: BEST INC., LIMITED.
Add.: Rooms 1318-20, 13/F Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-30774337 Fax:+852-30774338
Date of Issue : Oct 2004
1. IDENTIFICATION
General
Product Name : POTASSIUM SORBATE
Other Names : POTASSIUM SORBATE
UN No. : N/A
Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated
Hazchem Code : N/A
Pack Group : 0
EPG : N/A
Poisons Schedule : N/A
Uses :
Bacteriostat and preservative in meats,sausage casings, wines, cosmetics etc
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White powder/granular, no odour.
Formula : CH3 CH:CHCH:CHCOOK
Boiling Point : N/A deg C
Melting Point : 270 deg C
Vapour Pressure : N/A
Specific Gravity : 1.363 (water = 1)
Flash Point : N/A
pH : N/A ()
Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C)
Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air)
Lower Explosion Limit : N/A
Upper Explosion Limit : N/A
1.2 Other Properties
No information available.
1.3 Ingredients
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Chemical Entity |
CAS No. |
Proportions (%) |
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POTASSIUM SORBATE |
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2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute
Swallowed
No information available.
Eye
Irritating to eyes.
Skin
No information available.
Inhaled
No information available.
2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No information available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Drink plenty of water, do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Eye
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If effects or symptoms persists, seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Move to fresh air. if symptoms or effects persist, seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No information available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
None established.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in contained areas.
3.3 Personal Protection
Use an effective dust mask, gloves, safety glasses, and lightweight protective clothing. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable, decomposes.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Keep away from, strong oxidising agents and strong bases.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling
UN No. N/A
Class None Allocated
Sub Risk None Allocated
Hazchem Code N/A
Pack Group 0
EPG No. N/A
Shipping Name POTASSIUM SORBATE
Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear suitable protective clothing. Do not allow spilled material to mix with strong oxidising agents or strong bases.
Sweep up spilled material into suitable sealable containers for later disposal. After material pickup, flush away remaining material with water.
Disposal
Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fire / Explosion
No information available.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use water, water spray, dry powder or foam as extinguishing media.
