Sorbic Acid CP – Identification of Product Chemical Code: CHE-S44 Chemical Name: Sorbic Acid Chemical Grade: CP Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₂ Chemical Weight: 112,13 g/mol CAS No: 110-44-1 Chemical Synonyms: 2,4-Hexadienoic Acid
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• CAS Number: 110-44-1
• Synonyms: [‘2,4-Hexadienoic Acid’, ‘(2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-Dienoic Acid’]
• Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₂
• Chemical Weight: 112,13 g/mol
• Appearance: White crystalline powder, needles or lumps
• Melting Point: 132 – 135 °C
• Boiling Point: 170 °C – Decomposes on heating.
• Flash Point: 127 °C – closed cup
• pH: 3,3 at 1,6 g/l at 20 °C
• Hazards Identification: REACH No: No Data Available Signal Word: Warning Supplemental Hazard Information: Additional Hazard Information: 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.
• Hazards statements: [‘H315 -Causes skin irritation.’, ‘H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.’, ‘H335 – May cause respiratory irritation.’]
• Precautionary statements: [‘P280 – Wear eye protection/ face protection.’, ‘P305 + P351 + P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.’, ‘P337 + P313 – If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.’]
• First Aid Measures: {‘Inhaled’: ‘If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.’, ‘Skin Contact’: ‘Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.’, ‘Eye Contact’: ‘Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.’, ‘Swallowed’: ‘Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.’}
• Firefighting Measures: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
• Accidental Release Measures: Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
• Handling and Storage: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
• Stability and Reactivity: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Toxicological Information: {‘Acute Toxicity’: ‘LD50 Dermal – Rabbit – > 1.000 mg/kg’, ‘Skin Corrosion/Irritation’: ‘Severe skin irritation’, ‘Serious Eye damage | Eye Irritation’: ‘Moderate eye irritation’, ‘Carcinogenicity’: ‘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.’}
• CAS Number: 110-44-1
• Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₂
• Chemical Weight: 112,13 g/mol
• Appearance: White crystalline powder, needles or lumps
• Melting Point: 132 – 135 °C
• Boiling Point: 170 °C – Decomposes on heating.
• Flash Point: 127 °C – closed cup
• pH: 3,3 at 1,6 g/l at 20 °C