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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

1.1 Product Name : SODIUM BENZOATE

Synonyms : Benzoic acid sodium salt
CAS No. : 532-32-1
HS Code : 2916 31 00
Molecular Weight : 144.10 g/mol
Chemical Formula : C6H5COONa C7H5NaO2(Hill)
Product Code : A-2125
Brand : SMART-LAB
1.2 Manufacturer :PT.Smart-Lab Indonesia
Address : Ruko Boulevard TamanTekno Blok E No.10 -11BSD SektorXI
Serpong, Tangerang - Indonesia
Website :www.smartlab.co.id
Email :[email protected]
For information :Telp: +62-21- 7588 0205(Hunting) , fax:+62-21-7588 0198
1.3 Application : General Chemical reagent
Emergency Telephone: +62-21-7588 0205(Hunting)

Section 2 - Hazards Identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
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

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Section 3 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

3.1 Substances
Synonyms : Benzoic acidsodium salt
Formula : C6H5COONa C7H5NaO2(Hill)
Molecular weight : 144.1 g/mol
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CAS-No. : 532-32-1
EC-No. : 208-534-8
Index-No. :-

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration

Sodium benzoate
CAS-No. 532-32-1 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 <=100 %
EC-No. 208-534-8

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Section 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.

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
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

Section 5 - Firefighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
Suitable 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, Sodium oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary

5.4 Further information

No data available
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

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.

Section 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. For precautions see section 2.2

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. hygroscopic Storage
class (TRGS 510): Combustible Solids

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

8.1 Control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriat 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.

Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum
layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
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Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740, Size M)

Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 Size M)

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 r (US) or type
ABEKP2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Form: powder
Colour: white
Odour No data available
Odour Threshold No data available
pH 7.0 - 8.5 at 144.1 g/l at 25 °C
Melting point/freezingpoint Melting point/range: > 300 °C - lit.

Initial boiling point and boiling range 249.3 °C at 1013 hPa

Flash point > 100 °C
Evaporation rate No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Upper/lower flammability or No data available
explosive limits
Vapour pressure < 0.01 mmHg at 20 °C
Vapour density No data available
Relative density 1.440 g/cm3
Water solubility 556 g/l
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water log Pow: -2.13
Auto-ignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature No data available
Viscosity No data available
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing properties No data available

9.2 Other safety information

Dust explosion class St1

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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

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

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Sodium oxides Other
decomposition products - No data available In the event of fire: see section 5

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 2,100 mg/kg(Sodium benzoate)

Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit(Sodium benzoate)
Result: No skin irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 404)

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Eyes - Rabbit(Sodium benzoate)
Result: Eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No data available(Sodium benzoate)

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available (Sodium benzoate)

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

No data available (Sodium benzoate)

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Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration hazard
No data available (Sodium benzoate)

Additional Information
RTECS: DH6650000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.(Sodium benzoate)

Section 12 - Ecological Information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish
LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 484 mg/l - 96 h(Sodium benzoate)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability Result: 90 %
- Readily biodegradable (OECD Test Guideline 301)

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available (Sodium benzoate)

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.6 Other adverse effects

No data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed dis

Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

Section 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

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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

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

Section 16 - Additional Information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):

Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0

Further information
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. PT. Smartlab Indonesia Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage
resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See www.sigmaaldrich.com and/or the reverse
side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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