Safety Data Sheet
Sodium Benzoate
Revision 3, Date 11 Sep 2015
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
Sodium Benzoate
Other Names
Antimol; Benzoate Of Soda; Benzoic Acid, Sodium Salt
Uses
Used as bactericide, antiseptic, etc.
Chemical Family
No Data Available
Chemical Formula
C7H5NaO2
Chemical Name
Sodium Benzoate
Product Description
No Data Available
Contact Information
Organisation
Location
Telephone
Ask For
Redox Pty Ltd
2 Swettenham Road
Minto NSW 2566
Australia
+61-2-97333000
SDS Officer
Redox Pty Ltd
11 Mayo Road
Wiri Auckland 2104
New Zealand
+64-9-2506222
Redox Inc.
2132A E. Dominguez Street
Carson CA 90810
USA
+1-424-675-3200
Redox Chemicals Sdn Bhd
No. 8, Block G, Ground Floor,
Taipan 2
Jalan PJU 1A/3
Ara Damansara
47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor,
Malaysia
+60-3-7843-6833
Poisons Information Centre
Westmead NSW
1800-251525
131126
Chemcall
Australia
1800-127406
Chemcall
New Zealand
0800-243622
+64-4-9179888
National Poisons Centre
New Zealand
0800-764766
CHEMTREC
USA & Canada
1-800-424-9300
CCN723420
+1-703-527-3887
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Poisons Schedule (Aust)
Not scheduled
Globally Harmonised System
Hazard Classification
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard Categories
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A
Redox Pty Ltd
Corporate Office Sydney
Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia
2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia
All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia
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Phone
Fax
E-mail
Web
ABN
+61 2 9733 3000
+61 2 9733 3111
sydney@redox.com
www.redox com
92 000 762 345
Australia
Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
New Zealand
Auckland
Christchurch
Hawke’s Bay
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
USA
Los Angeles
50
TH
ANNIVERSARY
1965 – 2015
Safety Data Sheet Sodium Benzoate Revision 3, Date 11 Sep 2015
Pictograms
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
P264
Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P280
Wear protective gloves/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.
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Response
National Transport Commission (Australia)
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Dangerous Goods Classification
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
HSNO Classifications
Health
Hazards
6.1E
Substances that are acutely toxic rMay be harmful, Aspiration hazard
Environmental
Hazards
9.1D
Substances that are slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or are otherwise
designed for biocidal action
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Chemical Entity
Formula
CAS Number
Proportion
Sodium Benzoate
No Data Available
532-32-1
99.0 - 100.0 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of necessary measures according to routes of exposure
Swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms
appear.
Eye
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek medical attention.
Inhaled
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
No information available on medical conditions aggravated by exposure to this product.
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Medical Conditions Aggravated
by Exposure
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Conditions
Product is a combustible solid.
Extinguishing Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Water spray can be used to extinguish fires and cool fire-exposed containers.
Fire and Explosion Hazard
May be combustible at high temperature.
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks.
Hazardous Products of
Combustion
Combustible solid. As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated
temperatures or by contact with an ignition source. Fine dust dispersed in air
in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a
potential dust explosion hazard. Incompatible with strong oxidizers, Acids,
ferric salts, and sources of ignition. Thermal decomposition may produce carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide, sodium oxides, and/or benzoic acid.
Personal Protective Equipment
Fire fighters should wear a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting
clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots and gloves). Clear fire area of all non-emergency
personnel. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Eliminate ignition sources.
Move fire exposed containers from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Do NOT allow fire fighting water to reach waterways, drains or sewers. Store fire fighting water for treatment.
Flash Point
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Lower Explosion Limit
No Data Available
Upper Explosion Limit
No Data Available
Auto Ignition Temperature
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Hazchem Code
No Data Available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Response Procedure
Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Slippery when spilt. Personnel involved in the clean up should wear full
protective clothing as listed in section 8.
Evacuate all unnecessary personnel. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Increase ventilation. Avoid generating dust. Stop
leak if safe to do so. Isolate the danger area. Do NOT let product reach drains or waterways. If product does enter a
waterway, advise the Environmental Protection Authority or your local Waste Management. Use clean, non-sparking
tools and equipment.
Clean Up Procedures
Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk,
evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe
dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Hygroscopic. This product is not
classified dangerous for transport according to The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods By Road
and Rail.
Container
Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
General
No exposure standard has been established for this product by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
(ASCC). However, the exposure standard for dust not otherwise specified is 10mg/m3 (for inspirable dust) and
3mg/m3 (for respirable dust).
Exposure Limits
No Data Available
Biological Limits
No information available on biological limit values for this product.
Engineering Measures
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Equipment
RESPIRATOR: For nuisance exposures use type P1 particle respirator. For higher level protection use type ABEK-P2
respirator cartridges (AS1715/1716).
EYES:
Use chemical safety goggles (AS1336/1337).
HANDS:
Wear impervious gloves (AS2161).
CLOTHING: Long-sleeved protective clothing and safety footwear (AS3765/2210).
Work Hygienic Practices
Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this material. Wash hand after use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Solid
Appearance
Powder or Columnar or Granular
Odour
Odourless
Colour
White
pH
7.0 - 8.5
Vapour Pressure
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Relative Vapour Density
4.97 (Air = 1)
Boiling Point
No Data Available
Melting Point
>300
Freezing Point
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Solubility
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Specific Gravity
No Data Available
Flash Point
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Auto Ignition Temp
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Evaporation Rate
No Data Available
Bulk Density
No Data Available
Corrosion Rate
No Data Available
Decomposition Temperature
No Data Available
Density
No Data Available
Specific Heat
No Data Available
Molecular Weight
No Data Available
Net Propellant Weight
No Data Available
Octanol Water Coefficient
-2.13
Particle Size
No Data Available
Partition Coefficient
No Data Available
Saturated Vapour Concentration
No Data Available
Vapour Temperature
No Data Available
Viscosity
No Data Available
Volatile Percent
0%
VOC Volume
No Data Available
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Additional Characteristics
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid fumes and disodium oxide.
Potential for Dust Explosion
Potential dust explosion hazard.
Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentration, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust
explosion hazard.
Fast or Intensely Burning
Characteristics
No Data Available
Flame Propagation or Burning
Rate of Solid Materials
No Data Available
Non-Flammables That Could
Contribute Unusual Hazards to a
Fire
No Data Available
Properties That May Initiate or
Contribute to Fire Intensity
No Data Available
Reactions That Release Gases or No Data Available
Vapours
Release of Invisible Flammable
Vapours and Gases
No Data Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Information
Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed.
Chemical Stability
Product is stable under normal conditions of use, storage and temperature.
Combustible Solid.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid moisture, Excess heat, dust generation.
Materials to Avoid
Incompatible with strong oxidizers, Acids, ferric salts, and sources of ignition.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Thermal decomposition may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sodium oxides, and/or benzoic acid.
Hazardous Polymerisation
This substance does not polymerize.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General Information
Oral LD50 Rat
: 4070mg/Kg Oral LD50 Rat
: 2100mg/Kg Skin Irritation Rabbit : No Irritation (OECD
Test Guideline 404) Skin Irritation Rat
: Irritating Eye Irritation Rabbit : Mild eye irritation 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.
May cause damage to the following organs: blood, the reproductive system, liver, central nervous system.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
EyeIrritant
Causes eye irritation. May cause irritation, redness and pain.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed. Large oral doses may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect behaviour/central nervous system (symptoms similar to acute
exposure) as well as liver, metabolism, blood, and urinary system.
Inhalation
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with gastric
pain, nausea, and vomiting. May also affect behaviour/central nervous system (tremor, convulsions, change in motor
activity), and respiration (dyspnea).
SkinIrritant
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
May cause irritation with redness and pain.
Teratology
Classified POSSIBLE for human. May cause adverse reproductive effects and birthdefects (teratogenic).
Reproduction
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXOCOTY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female, Reproductive system/toxin/male.
[SUSPECTED]
Carcinogen Category
No Data Available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity
Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) LC50/96hr: 484mg/L
Persistence/Degradability
Result: 84 % - Readily biodegradable.
Result: 90 % - Readily biodegradable.
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301ser
Mobility
No information available on mobility for this product.
Soluble in water.
Environmental Fate
Do NOT let product reach waterways, drains and sewers.
Bioaccumulation Potential
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.The products itself and its products of degradation are more toxic.
Environmental Impact
No Data Available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General Information
Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.
All empty packaging should be disposed of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations or
recycled/reconditioned at an approved facility.
Special Precautions for Land Fill
Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice.
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land Transport (Australia)
ADG
Proper Shipping Name
SODIUM BENZOATE
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
Land Transport (Malaysia)
ADR
Proper Shipping Name
SODIUM BENZOATE
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
Land Transport (New Zealand)
NZS5433
Proper Shipping Name
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SODIUM BENZOATE
Safety Data Sheet Sodium Benzoate Revision 3, Date 11 Sep 2015
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
Land Transport (United States of America)
US DOT
Proper Shipping Name
SODIUM BENZOATE
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
Sea Transport
IMDG
Proper Shipping Name
SODIUM BENZOATE
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
EMS
No Data Available
Marine Pollutant
No
Air Transport
IATA
Proper Shipping Name
SODIUM BENZOATE
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
National Transport Commission (Australia)
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Dangerous Goods Classification
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Safety Data Sheet Sodium Benzoate Revision 3, Date 11 Sep 2015
General Information
No Data Available
Poisons Schedule (Aust)
Not scheduled
Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
Approval Code
HSR002716
National/Regional Inventories
Australia (AICS)
Listed
Europe (EINECS)
208-534-8
New Zealand (NZIoC)
Listed
USA (TSCA)
Listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Related Product Codes
SOBENZ1000, SOBENZ1001, SOBENZ1002, SOBENZ1003, SOBENZ1004, SOBENZ1005, SOBENZ1006,
SOBENZ1007, SOBENZ1008, SOBENZ1009, SOBENZ1010, SOBENZ1011, SOBENZ1012, SOBENZ1013,
SOBENZ1014, SOBENZ1015, SOBENZ1016, SOBENZ1017, SOBENZ1018, SOBENZ1019, SOBENZ1020,
SOBENZ1021, SOBENZ1022, SOBENZ1023, SOBENZ1024, SOBENZ1025, SOBENZ1026, SOBENZ1027,
SOBENZ1028, SOBENZ1029, SOBENZ1030, SOBENZ1031, SOBENZ1032, SOBENZ1033, SOBENZ1500,
SOBENZ1501, SOBENZ2000, SOBENZ2001, SOBENZ2500, SOBENZ3000, SOBENZ3500, SOBENZ3501,
SOBENZ4000, SOBENZ4001, SOBENZ4002, SOBENZ4003, SOBENZ4004, SOBENZ4100, SOBENZ4101,
SOBENZ4500, SOBENZ4501, SOBENZ4502, SOBENZ4503, SOBENZ4504, SOBENZ4505, SOBENZ4506,
SOBENZ4600, SOBENZ4700, SOBENZ4701, SOBENZ4800, SOBENZ4900, SOBENZ5000, SOBENZ5001,
SOBENZ5100, SOBENZ5500, SOBENZ5800, SOBENZ6000, SOBENZ6001, SOBENZ6002, SOBENZ6003,
SOBENZ6004, SOBENZ6100, SOBENZ6200, SOBENZ6300, SOBENZ6400, SOBENZ6500, SOBENZ6501,
SOBENZ6502, SOBENZ6600, SOBENZ6700, SOBENZ6800, SOBENZ6801, SOBENZ6802, SOBENZ6803,
SOBENZ6804, SOBENZ6805, SOBENZ6806, SOBENZ6807, SOBENZ6900, SOBENZ6901, SOBENZ6902,
SOBENZ6903, SOBENZ6904, SOBENZ6905, SOBENZ6906, SOBENZ6907, SOBENZ6908, SOBENZ6909,
SOBENZ6910, SOBENZ6911, SOBENZ6912, SOBENZ6913, SOBENZ6914, SOBENZ6915, SOBENZ6916,
SOBENZ6917, SOBENZ6918, SOBENZ6919, SOBENZ6920, SOBENZ6921, SOBENZ6922, SOBENZ6923,
SOBENZ6924, SOBENZ6925, SOBENZ6926, SOBENZ6927, SOBENZ6928, SOBENZ6929, SOBENZ6930,
SOBENZ6931, SOBENZ7000, SOBENZ7001, SOBENZ7100, SOBENZ7101, SOBENZ7500, SOBENZ7501,
SOBENZ7502, SOBENZ7700, SOBENZ8000, SOBENZ8500, SOBENZ9000, SOBENZ9001, SOBENZ9002,
SOBENZ9003, SOBENZ9100, SOBENZ4710, SOBENZ4720, SOBENZ4810, SOBENZ6005, SOBENZ4735,
SOBENZ6101, SOBENZ4714, SOBENZ6350, SOBENZ6102, SOBENZ6103, SOBENZ6303, SOBENZ3300,
SOBENZ3350, SOBENZ3330, SOBENZ4510, SOBENZ6315
Revision
3
Revision Date
11 Sep 2015
Reason for Issue
Update sds
Key/Legend
< Less Than
> Greater Than
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
atm Atmosphere
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (Registry Number)
cmðSquare Centimetres
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
GHJ&ƒ&Degrees Celcius
EPA (New Zealand) Environmental Protection Authority of New Zealand
GHJ)ƒ)Degrees Farenheit
g Grams
g/cmñGrams per Cubic Centimetre
g/l Grams per Litre
HSNO Hazardous Substance and New Organism
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
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immiscible Liquids are insoluable in each other.
inHg Inch of Mercury
inH2O Inch of Water
K Kelvin
kg Kilogram
kg/mñKilograms per Cubic Metre
lb Pound
LC50 LC stands for lethal concentration. LC50 is the concentration of a material in air which causes the death of
50% (one half) of a group of test animals. The material is inhaled over a set period of time, usually 1 or 4 hours.
LD50 LD stands for Lethal Dose. LD50 is the amount of a material, given all at once, which causes the death of 50%
(one half) of a group of test animals.
ltr or L Litre
mñCubic Metre
mbar Millibar
mg Milligram
mg/24H Milligrams per 24 Hours
mg/kg Milligrams per Kilogram
mg/mñMilligrams per Cubic Metre
Misc or Miscible Liquids form one homogeneous liquid phase regardless of the amount of either component present.
mm Millimetre
mmH2O Millimetres of Water
mPa.s Millipascals per Second
N/A Not Applicable
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOHSC National Occupational Heath and Safety Commission
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Oz Ounce
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Pa Pascal
ppb Parts per Billion
ppm Parts per Million
ppm/2h Parts per Million per 2 Hours
ppm/6h Parts per Million per 6 Hours
psi Pounds per Square Inch
R Rankine
RCP Reciprocal Calculation Procedure
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV Threshold Limit Value
tne Tonne
TWA Time Weighted Average
ug/24H Micrograms per 24 Hours
UN United Nations
wt Weight
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