Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
24634-61-5
Name of the chemical
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
QUA56647
Revision date
2026-03-16
Product name
Potassium sorbate
Product Synonyms
2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt; Sorbic acid potassium salt
CAS No.
24634-61-5
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laboratorysolution@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant . This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
