SODIUM BENZOATE, NF 12KG by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name SODIUM BENZOATE NF Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) Sodium benzoic acid; Benzoic acid sodium salt Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Eye irritation (Category 2) Signal Word Warning Hazard Statement(s) H319 Causes serious eye irritation Pictogram(s) Precautionary Statement(s) P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified No data available Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name Benzoic acid sodium salt Common Name Sodium benzoate CAS Number 532-32-1 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice If irritation or other symptoms occur or persist from any route of exposure, remove the af f ected individual from the area: see a physician/get medical attention. If Inhaled If af f ected, remove to fresh air. If breathing is dif f icult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artif icial respiration. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you f eel unwell. In Case of Skin Contact Wash the af f ected area thoroughly with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. In Case of Eye Contact Immediately f lush eyes with plenty of clean water f or an extended time, not less than f if teen minutes. Flush longer if there is any indication of residual chemical in the eye. Ensure adequate f lushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with f ingers and roll eyes in a circular motion. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If Swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse out the mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately. Most Important Symptoms and Effects Coughing, Irritation. Preexisting sensitization, skin and/or respiratory disorders or diseases may be aggravated. Treat symptomatically. Page 1 of 5 Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water spray, dry chemical, or f oam. Carbon dioxide may be inef f ective on larger f ires due to a lack of cooling capacity which may result in re-ignition. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid hose streams or any method which will create dust clouds. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Concentrated dust/air combinations may produce explosive conditions. As with all organic dusts, f ine particles suspended in air in critical proportions and in the presence of an ignition source may ignite and/or explode. Dust may be sensitive to ignition by electrostatic discharge, electrical arcs, sparks, welding torches, cigarettes, open f lame, or other signif icant heat sources. As a precaution, implement standard saf ety measures f or handling f inely divided organic powders. Hazardous combustion products: Irritating or toxic substances may be emitted upon burning, combustion or decomposition. Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Water spray (f og) can be used to absorb heat and to cool and protect surrounding exposed material. Avoid hose streams or any method which will create dust clouds. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipped with a f ull f acepiece and operated in a pressure-demand mode (or other positive pressure mode) and approved protective clothing. Personnel without suitable respiratory protection must leave the area to prevent signif icant exposure to hazardous gases from combustion, burning or decomposition. In an enclosed or poorly ventilated area, wear SCBA during cleanup immediately af ter a f ire as well as during the attack phase of f iref ighting operations. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures See Section 8 f or recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. If spilled in an enclosed area, ventilate. Avoid raising powdered material due to explosion hazard. Use spark-proof and explosion-proof equipment. If inhalation of dust cannot be avoided, wear an approved particulate respirator. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Do not f lush product into public sewer, water systems or surf ace waters. Cleanup Procedures Contain spill. Wear proper personal protective clothing and equipment. Using care to avoid dust generation, vacuum or sweep into a closed container f or reuse or disposal. Use approved industrial vacuum cleaner f or removal. Avoid causing dust. Place into labeled, closed container; store in saf e location to await disposal. Change contaminated clothing and launder bef ore reuse. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling As with any chemical product, use good laboratory/workplace procedures. Wash thoroughly af ter handling this product. Always wash up bef ore eating, smoking or using the f acilities. Use under well-ventilated conditions. Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid drinking, tasting, swallowing or ingesting this product. Avoid routine inhalation of dust of any kind. Exercise care when emptying containers, sweeping, mixing or doing other tasks which can create dust. Wash contaminated clothing bef ore reuse. Provide eyewash f ountains and saf ety showers in the work area. As a precaution to control dust explosion potential, implement the f ollowing saf ety measures: Eliminate ignition sources (e.g., sparks, static buildup, excessive heat, etc.). In general, dust of organic materials is a static charge generator which may be ignited by electrostatic discharge, electrical arcs, sparks, welding torches, cigarettes, open f lame, or other signif icant heat sources. Use spark-proof tools and equipment. Bond, ground and properly vent conveyors, dust control devices and other transf er equipment. See section 16 f or additional inf ormation. Conditions for Safe Storage Store cool and dry, under well-ventilated conditions. Store this material away from incompatible substances. Do not store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not reuse empty container without commercial cleaning or reconditioning. Product will absorb water vapor (hygroscopic). Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters N/E=Not established (no exposure limits established f or the listed substances f or listed country/region/organization). Appropriate Engineering Controls Always provide ef f ective general and, when necessary, local exhaust ventilation to draw dust away from workers to prevent routine inhalation. Ventilation must be adequate to maintain the ambient workplace atmosphere below the exposure limit(s) outlined in the SDS. Eliminate ignition sources (e.g., sparks, static buildup, excessive heat, etc). Prohibit f low of powder or dust through non-conductive ducts, vacuum hoses, or pipes, etc. Bond, ground, and properly vent conveyors, dust control devices and other transf er equipment. (Ventilation guidelines/techniques may be f ound in publications such as Industrial Ventilation: American Conf erence of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Eyewash f ountains and saf ety showers are recommended in the work area. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Saf ety glasses or goggles required. PPE - Skin Protection Wear protective gloves. Use good laboratory/workplace procedures including personal protective clothing: labcoat, saf ety glasses and protective gloves. PPE - Body Protection Wear protective gloves. Use good laboratory/workplace procedures including personal protective clothing: labcoat, saf ety glasses and protective gloves. PPE - Respiratory Protection In case of insuf f icient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If inhalation of dust cannot be avoided, wear an approved particulate respirator. Use respirator in accordance with manuf acturer's use limitations and OSHA standard 1910.134 (29CFR). Page 2 of 5 Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Granules, pellets or powder. White. Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits Not f lammable (may f orm combustible dust-air mixtures) Odor Odorless Vapor Pressure Negligible @ 20 °C Odor Threshold Not available Vapor Density Not available pH 8 (10% aqueous solution) Relative Density 1.5 @ 20°C Melting Point/Freezing Point 436°C (817°F) Solubility Solubility in water: 556 g/L Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range Decomposes bef ore boiling Flash Point Not applicable Evaporation Rate Not available Flammability (Solid, Gas) Not f lammable (may f orm combustible dust-air mixtures) Partition Coefficient 1.88 (Benzoic acid) Auto-Ignition Temperature Not Available Decomposition Temperature 450-475°C (842-887°F) Viscosity Not available Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No data available Chemical Stability This product is stable. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Conditions to Avoid Excessive heat and ignition sources. Contact with water or moist air. Avoid static discharge. Avoid dust f ormation. Incompatible Materials Avoid strong acids and oxidizing agents. Avoid contact with iron salts. Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Page 3 of 5 Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral >2000 mg/kg (based on benzoic acid) Species: Rabbit/adult Acute Toxicity - Inhalation >12.2 mg/L (4 hours, based on benzoic acid) Species: Rat/adult Acute Toxicity - Dermal No data available Acute Toxicity - Eye Eyes-rabbit Result: Eye irritation Skin Corrosion/Irritation Non-irritant (OECD 405) Species: Rabbit/adult Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Causes serious eye irritation Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation Not classif ied (based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met). (BENZOIC ACID): Not a skin sensitizer in the mouse local lymph node assay or Buehler guinea pig test. Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not classif ied (based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met). SODIUM BENZOATE: No mutagenic activity was observed in the in-vitro Ames tests. Positive mutagenic ef f ects have been observed in most in-vitro chromosome abberation testing. Sodium benzoate showed no genotoxicity during in-vivo testing. Carcinogenicity IARC Not listed or regulated by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH. Carcinogenicity ACGIH Not listed or regulated by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH. Carcinogenicity NTP Not listed or regulated by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH. Carcinogenicity OSHA Not listed or regulated by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH. Reproductive Toxicity Not classif ied (based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met). BENZOIC ACID AND BENZOATE SALTS: Reproductive toxicity (benzoic acid), 4-generation oral study in rats: NOAEL (no-observed adverse-ef f ect-level) 500 mg/kg bw/day. Developmental toxicity (sodium benzoate), oral, rats, and mice: NOAEL of >=175 mg/kg bw/day can be established f or developmental ef f ects. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Not classif ied (based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met). Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Not classif ied (based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met). SODIUM BENZOATE: Repeated dose oral toxicity studies f or salts of benzoic acids: NOAEL (no-observed-adverse-ef f ect-level) 1000 mg/kg bw/day. READACROSS (BENZOIC ACID): Repeated dose toxicity study, inhalation: NOAEC (No-Observed-Adverse-Ef f ectConcentration), inhalation, rat: 250 mg/m3 (systemic ef f ects); 25 mg/m3 (local). Local ef f ects including nasal redness, pulmonary f ibrosis and inf lammatory cell inf itrates in the lungs were observed at lowest dose of 25 mg/m3 and can be attributed to the irritant properties and to the physico-chemical properties of f ine low-solubility particles of benzoic acid. NOAEL (No-Observed-Advers-Ef f ect-Level), dermal, rabbit - 2500 mg/kg bw/day. BENZOIC ACID AND BENZOATE SALTS: At higher doses (oral) increased mortality, reduced weight gain, convulsions (central nervous system ef f ects), liver and kidney ef f ects were observed. Aspiration Hazard Not classif ied (technical impossibility to obtain the data). Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity Fish 96 hour LC50: 484 mg/L. Fish 96 hour LC50: >100 mg/L. Fish Chronic NOEC: 10 mg/L (144 hours). Invertebrates 48 hour EC50: >100 mg/L (96 hours). Invertebrates 24 hour EC50: N/E. Invertebrates Chronic NOEC: N/E. Algae 96 hour EC50: N/E. Algae 72 hour EC50: >30.5 mg/L. Algae Chronic NOEC: EC10=6.5 mg/L (72 hours). Persistence and Degradability Readily biodegradable Bio-accumulative Potential Bioconcentration Factor (BCF): N/E. Log Kow: 1.88 (Benzoic acid) Mobility in Soil N/E Other Adverse Effects No additional inf ormation available. Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Although this product is not def ined or designated as hazardous by current provisions of the Federal (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA, 40CFR261), recognize that in appropriate dust/air ratio, dust cloud in air may have explosion potential. Incinerate or landf ill waste in a properly permitted f acility in accordance with f ederal, state and local regulations. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Although this product is not def ined or designated as hazardous by current provisions of the Federal (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA, 40CFR261), recognize that in appropriate dust/air ratio, dust cloud in air may have explosion potential. Incinerate or landf ill waste in a properly permitted f acility in accordance with f ederal, state and local regulations. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Section 14: Transport Information UN Number Not dangerous goods. UN Proper Shipping Name N/A Transport Hazard Class(es) N/A Packaging Group N/A Environmental Hazards Not Applicable Page 4 of 5 Section 15: Regulatory Information U.S. f ederal and state regulations/legislation: This SDS has been prepared in accordance with the hazard criteria of the OSHA Hazard communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Reportable Quantity (RQ): Not Applicable. U.S. Superf und Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) - SARA Section 313: None Known. Calif ornia Proposition 65: Warning: The f ollowing ingredients present in the product are known to the state of Calif ornia to cause Cancer: None known to be present or none in reportable amounts f or occupational exposure as per OSHA's approval of the Calif ornia Hazard Communication Standard, Federal Register, page 31159 f f , 6 June 1997. Warning: The f ollowing ingredients present in the product are known to the state of Calif ornia to cause birth def ects, or other reproductive hazards: None known to be present or none in reportable amounts f or occupational exposure as per OSHA's approval of the Calif ornia Hazard Communication Standard, Federal Register, page 31159 f f , 6 June 1997. Canada regulations/legislation: This product has been classif ied in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all the inf ormation required by the Controlled Products Regulations. Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Inf ormation System (WHMIS) classif ication: D2B. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List: None known to be present or none in reportable amounts. Mexico regulations/legislation: This SDS contains the inf ormation required by NOM-0018-STPS-2000 Workplace Hazardous Chemical Substances Communication and Identif ication Standard. Chemical Inventories: Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL): Y. Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL): N. U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Y. Section 16: Other Information Additional Information Prohibit f low of polymer, powder or dust through non-conductive ducts, vacuum hoses or pipes, etc: only use grounded, electrically conductive transf er lines when pneumatically conveying product. Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary f or saf e handling of product. Prevent accumulation of dust (e.g., well-ventilated conditions, promptly vacuuming spills, cleaning overhead horizontal surf aces, etc.). A properly engineered explosion supression system must be considered. See standards such as the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 654, "Standard f or the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manuf acturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids"' NFPA 69 "Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems"; NFPA 68, "Standard on Explosion Protection by Def lagration Venting"; NFPA 77, "Recommended Practice on Static Electricity" and other standards as the need exists. Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/09/2019 16:51 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is 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. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 5 of 5
