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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



SODIUM BENZOATE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   19-4000
Appearance:   White Powder or Flake
Assay (Anhydrous Basis):   99.0%-100.5%
Water by Karl Fisher:   1.5% Max.
Alkalinity as NaOH:   0.04% Max.
Heavy Metals (as Pb):   0.001% Max.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  N/A
 
PACKAGING:   Fiber Drums
 
USES:   Sodium Benzoate is used as a preservative and as a constituent in pyrotechnic compositions.
 
HANDLING:   Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Since no exposure limit has been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See MSDS for additional information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Sodium Benzoate
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# N/A, Class N/A
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Sodium Benzoate
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Water Solubility

532-32-1
DH 6650000
Greater than 300 °C
66g/100ml at 20 °C

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Specific Gravity

3572467
144.11
C7H5NaO2
N/A
 

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