| Identification | |
| Name: | Sodium benzoate |
| Synonyms: | Ucephan;FEMA Number 3025;Sobenate;Sodium Benzoate (food grade);FEMA No. 3025;Sodium benzoate (TN);Sodium benzoate solution;EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 009103;Benzoate of soda;Benzoic acid, sodium salt;Antimol;Sodium benzoate [USAN:JAN];Sodium benzoate (JP14/NF);Benzoan sodny [Czech];Benzoic acid,compounds,sodium salt;Benzoesaeure (na-salz) [German];Sodium Benzoic acid;Sodium Benzoate - BP98; |
| CAS: | 532-32-1 |
| EINECS: | 208-534-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H5NaO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 144.1 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C7H6O2.Na/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1,44 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable, but may be moisture senstive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkalis, mineral acids. |
| Water Solubility: | Soluble |
| Appearance: | White crystalline powder. |
| Specification: | General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. |
| HS Code: | 29163100 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Color: | White, granules or crystalline powder. Colorless crystalline powder. |
| Usage: | Food preservative, antiseptic, medicine, tobacco, pharmaceutical preparations, intermediate for manufacture of dyes, rust and mildew inhibitor. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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