Potassium Sorbate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview  Very light beige powder/granules. Mild acrid odor. May cause irritation to eyes/respiratory tract. Will burn. Extinguishing agents: water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropiate foam.

Potential health effects

Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system

Principle Routes of Exposure

inhalation of generated dust and skin contact

OSHA HCS Classification

Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. 2 NFPA P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 0 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if 1 0 present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. — P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

none Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis. Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause dermatitis. Ingestion: Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OSHA or CA Prop 65 do not list Potassium sorbate as a carcinogen.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Section 3 - Composition / Information on Ingredients Ingredient Name CAS Number EINECS/ELINCS % wt or % vol Potassium Sorbate 24634-61-5 246-376-1 99 Appearance/General Info: General Use: INGREDIENT(s) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL IDLH Potassium Sorbate None estab.