Sorbic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA  Emergency Overview  CAUTION! CAUSES IRRITATION.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact Target Organs:

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/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection. P280 Wear protective gloves. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 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. NFPA P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. 1

2.3 Other hazards

none 2 0 — Acute Effects Inhalation: Eye: Irritation. Skin: Irritation. Ingestion: Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list Sorbic Acid as a carcinogen.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

No information found

Potential chronic health

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