Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
246-376-1/24634-61-5
Name of the chemical
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Concentration
100%
General Information
Product name
Potassium Sorbate
CAS No.
24634-61-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Preserving / antioxidants used in food processing industry
Emergency telephone
626 203 0066
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Company Information
company name
APAC Chemical Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary statement(s) P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Hazard symbol(s) Xi Irritant
R-phrase(s)
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. S-phrase(s) S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Other hazards
– none
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Regulation (EC) No1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3) According to OSHA 29 CFR 190.1200 and European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
