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Product Name: Sorbic Acid
Chemical Formula: C6H8O2
CAS Number: 110-44-1
Synonyms: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid
Recommended Use: Food preservative, chemical intermediate
Manufacturer Details: Manufacturer name, street address, emergency contact number, city, state, country
Emergency Numbers: Local poison control, 24-hour chemical emergency response contact
Classification: Eye irritation, Skin irritation (GHS category 2)
Pictogram: Exclamation mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves, wash skin thoroughly after handling, avoid contact with eyes
Potential Health Effects: Skin redness, eye watering, respiratory tract irritation if dust becomes airborne
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment
Chemical Name: Sorbic Acid
Concentration: 99-100%
Impurities: May include trace water content, negligible other organic acids
Chemical Family: Unsaturated fatty acid
Molecular Weight: 112.13 g/mol
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, seek medical attention if cough or shortness of breath worsens
Skin Contact: Wash immediately with plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing, monitor for rash or irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse gently with running water for 15 minutes, hold eyelids open, consult medical professional for persistent pain
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, never induce vomiting in an unconscious person, consult poison control for advice, provide supportive care
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acrid smoke
Firefighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, avoid inhalation of smoke
Special Protective Equipment: Chemical resistant suit, positive-pressure respirator
Fire Hazards: Dust can form explosive mixtures with air under some conditions
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable gloves, chemical safety goggles, dust mask
Environmental Precautions: Avoid runoff to waterways, sweep up without creating dust
Methods for Clean-up: Collect spilled material carefully, use vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter, place in appropriate waste containers
Prevent Further Leakage: Block entry to ditches or waterways, ventilate affected area
Precautions for Safe Handling: Minimize dust generation, avoid breathing dust, wash hands before eating or drinking
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed container, keep away from moisture and heat, separate from incompatible chemicals
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, reducing agents
Storage Temperature: Store at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limit for sorbic acid (consult local authority guidelines)
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation to control airborne dust
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved dust mask or respirator during dust-generating activities
Skin Protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves, preferably nitrile rubber
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles
Other Protection: Protective clothing, emergency eye wash station in the work area
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Faint characteristic odor
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: 2.5 (1% solution)
Melting Point: 132°C
Boiling Point: 228°C (decomposes)
Flash Point: 127°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable (solid)
Flammability: Not highly flammable, but dust may pose explosion risk
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not available
Relative Density: 1.204 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and ether
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): 1.33
Decomposition Temperature: Above 228°C
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Not considered reactive under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture exposure, high temperature, open flame, mechanical shock
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, reducing substances
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats approximately 7,600 mg/kg
Skin Irritation: Mild irritation possible after prolonged exposure
Eye Irritation: Moderate irritation possible with direct contact
Respiratory Sensitization: No known sensitization
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Symptoms: Redness, tearing, cough, itchiness after significant exposure
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms, low bioaccumulation potential
Degradability: Readily biodegradable in soil and water
Mobility in Soil: Low, due to poor water solubility
Persistence: Breaks down by natural environmental processes
Other Adverse Effects: Not expected to cause environmental damage under normal circumstances
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Unused Product: Incineration or landfill in approved facility
Container Handling: Triple rinse and recycle containers where possible, avoid reuse of packaging
Special Precautions: Prevent uncontrolled release into sewers, soil, or water sources
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as chemical waste, ensure package is emptied before disposal
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Sorbic Acid
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous
Packing Group: None
Transport Label: No label required
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from moisture, avoid stacking packages that may be crushed
OSHA Status: Not classified as hazardous under OSHA criteria
TSCA Listing: Listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
EU Regulation (REACH): Registered
SARA 313: Not subject to reporting
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulatory Notes: Approved as food additive in numerous jurisdictions, subject to maximum allowable concentrations
Workplace Labeling: Product identifier and hazard statement required where handled in bulk
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