General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2024-09-24
Product name
Potassium Sorbate
Product Synonyms
Sorbic acid, potassium salt; Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid,
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A preservative inhibiting the growth of yeasts, moulds and some bacteria in a wide range of food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products
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Company Information
company name
Vetpak Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@vetpak.co.nz
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classed as a dangerous good for transport and logistics Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) Label pictograms
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
HSNO Hazard Code 6.1E H 303 Category 5 May be harmful if swallowed 6.4A H 319 Category 2 Can cause eye irritation
Prevention
P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use P264 Wash hands and clothing thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/ face protection Precautionary statement responses P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. 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. Precautionary statement disposal P501 Disposal should be through a suitably qualified contractor following the EPA guidelines
