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| Date of Issue : Oct 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION 
General Product Name : POTASSIUM SORBATE Other Names : POTASSIUM SORBATE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Bacteriostat and preservative in meats,sausage casings, wines, cosmetics etc 
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
 Appearance : White powder/granular, no odour. Formula : CH3 CH:CHCH:CHCOOK Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 270 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.363 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties 
No information available.  1.3 Ingredients 
 2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION 
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed 
No information available.  Eye 
Irritating to eyes.  Skin 
No information available.    Inhaled 
No information available.  2.2 Health Effects - Chronic 
No information available.  
2.3 First Aid 
Swallowed 
Drink plenty of water, do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.  
Eye 
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.  
Skin 
Wash off immediately with soap  and plenty of water. If effects or symptoms persists, seek medical attention.  
Inhaled 
Move to fresh air. if symptoms or effects persist, seek medical attention.  
First Aid Facilities 
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.  
2.5 Advice to Doctor 
Treat symptomatically based on individual  reactions of patient and  judgement of doctor.  
2.6 Toxicity Data 
No information available.  
 
 3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 
3.1 Exposure Standards 
None established.  
3.2 Engineering Controls 
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in contained areas.  
3.3 Personal Protection 
Use an effective dust mask, gloves, safety glasses, and lightweight protective clothing. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.  
3.4 Flammability 
Not flammable, decomposes.  SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION 
4.1 Storage / Transport 
Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Keep away from, strong oxidising  agents and strong bases.    
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name POTASSIUM SORBATE Hazard 
Risk Phrases 
Safety Phrases 
 
4.3 Spills and Disposal 
Spills 
Clean up personnel should wear suitable protective clothing. Do not allow spilled material to mix with strong oxidising agents or strong  bases.  
Sweep  up spilled material into suitable sealable containers for later disposal. After material pickup, flush away remaining material with water.  
Disposal 
Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations.  
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion 
No information available.  
Extinguishing Media 
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use water, water spray, dry powder or foam  as  extinguishing media.  5 OTHER INFORMATION 
Other Information 
No information available.  
5.1 Contact Points 
 
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