International Chemical Safety Cards SODIUM BENZOATE ICSC: 1536 Benzoic acid, sodium salt C7H5NaO2 / C6H5COONa Molecular mass: 144.11 ICSC #    1536 CAS #     532-32-1 RTECS # DH6650000 October 28, 2004 Peer reviewed TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide. EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. EXPOSURE  •INHALATION Cough. Avoid inhalation of dust . Fresh air, rest.  •SKIN Reversible rash. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.  •EYES Redness. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.  •INGESTION Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. R: S: SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 1536 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards SODIUM BENZOATE ICSC: 1536 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR GRANULES PHYSICAL DANGERS: Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes . OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV not established. MAK not established. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION RISK: A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes . EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Melting point: above 300°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.44 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 63 Flash point: >100°C Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.27 (calculated) ENVIRONMENTAL DATA N O T E S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 1536 SODIUM BENZOATE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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