SAFETY DATA SHEET

(According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006) SDS

SDS Version：1.0-Eng
Product：Sodium Benzoate Creation Date：2014-10-31
Revision Date：2014-10-31

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/

UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Sodium benzoate
Brand : Wuhan Youji Industries CO.,LTD.
CAS-No. : 532-32-1
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, bactericide, antiseptic,etc.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Wuhan Youji Industries CO., LTD. No.1, 2nd Chemical Road,
Wuhan Chemical Industry Park, Wuhan 430082, China
Telephone : +86 27-83412982
Fax : +86 27-83847035
E-mail address : organic@ public.wh.hb.cn
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone # : +86 86-27-83412285
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Eye irritation (Category 2)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Irritating to eyes.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES： Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard Statements ：None
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

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Hazard symbol(s)

R-phrase(s)
R36 Irritating to eyes.
S-phrase(s)
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
2.3 Other hazards – none
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Substances
Name: Sodium benzoate
CAS No: 532-32-1
EC No: 208-534-8
REACH Registration No.：01-2119460683-35-0002
Formula: C7H5NaO2

COONa
Structure:

Molecular Weight: 144.1 g/mol

Synonyms: Antimol * Benzoan sodny(Czech) * Benzoate of soda * Benzoate
sodium *Benzoesaeure(na-salz)(German)*Sobenate* Sodium
Benzoate *Sodium benzoic acid
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Component Classification Concentration
Sodium benzoate
CAS-No. 532-32-1 Eye Irrit 2; H319 99.0%-100.5%
EC-No. 208-534-8
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration

Sodium benzoate
CAS-No. 532-32-1 Xi; R36; 99.0%-100.5%
EC-No. 208-534-8
For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section,
see Section 16

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties
have not been thoroughly investigated.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors,
mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

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Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in
suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Dust explosion class: St1.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Moisture-proof.
7.3 Specific end uses
No data available
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash
hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for
eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper
glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin
contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in
accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry
hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU
Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.Respiratory
protection.

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If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions

which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This
recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an Industrial
Hygienist familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers.
It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the
specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle
respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type
ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: White powder
b) Odour : No data available
c) Odour Threshold : No data available
d) pH : 7.0 - 8.5 at 144.1 g/l at 25 °C
e) Melting point/freezingpoint: Melting point/range: > 300 °C - lit.
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
g) Flash point : > 100 °C
h) Evaporation rate: No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
j) Upper/lowerflammability or explosive limits: No data available
k) Vapour pressure : < 0,01 hPa at 20 °C
l) Vapour density : No data available
m) Relative density : 1.440 g/cm3
n) Water solubility: 630 g/l
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: -2,13
p) Autoignition temperature: No data available
q) Decompositiontemperature: No data available
r) Viscosity : No data available

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s) Explosive properties: No data available

t) Oxidizing properties: No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Dust explosion class ：St1
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
No data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 2.100 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - rabbit - No skin irritation - OECD Test Guideline 404
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - rabbit - Eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1%
is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

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No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes Causes serious eye irritation.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Additional Information
RTECS: DH6650000
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 484 mg/l - 96 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability Result: 90 % - Readily biodegradable.
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No data available
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Offer surplus and
non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

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Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
No data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No data available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Eye Irrit. Eye irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
Xi Irritant
R36 Irritating to eyes.
Further information
Copyright 2014 WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD.License granted to make
unlimited paper copies for internal use only.

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Revision Date：2014-10-31

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is
based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with
regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the
properties of the product WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD.and its Affiliates
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with
the above product. See www.chinaorganic.com and/or the reverse side of invoice or
packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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