Benzoic acid, sodium salt
C7H5NaO2 / C6H5COONa
Molecular mass: 144.11
ICSC # 1536
CAS # 532-32-1
RTECS # DH6650000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible under specific conditions.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Avoid inhalation of
dust
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Reversible rash.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Nausea.
Vomiting.
Abdominal pain.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.
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Important Data
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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
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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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
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: above 300°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.44
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 63
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Flash point: >100°C
Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.27 (calculated)
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1536
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SODIUM BENZOATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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