Potassium sorbate cas no:24634-61-5

NamePotassium sorbate
CAS24634-61-5
Synonyms2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt, (2E,4E)-;potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate;Potassium sorbate (E);Potassium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate;Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, (E,E)-;Potassium Sorbate FCC4;2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-, potassium salt;Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate;
EINECS(EC#)246-376-1
Molecular FormulaC₆H₇KO₂
Molecular Weight150.21

Appearancewhite crystals or powder

Hazard C:Corrosive
Risk R36/37/38
Safety Hazard Codes:Xi,CT,F
Risk Statements: 36/37/38-35-22
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R35: Causes severe burns.
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 26-45-36/37/39
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: WG2170000

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :

WG2170000

CHEMICAL NAME :

Sorbic acid, potassium salt, (E,E)-

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :

24634-61-5

LAST UPDATED :

199707

DATA ITEMS CITED :

5

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C6-H7-O2.K

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

150.23

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

Cytogenetic analysis

TEST SYSTEM :

Rodent - hamster Fibroblast

DOSE/DURATION :

4 gm/L

REFERENCE :

FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 22,623,1984 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - 80202 No. of Facilities: 316 (estimated) No. of Industries: 7 No. of Occupations: 13 No. of Employees: 2779 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X6987 No. of Facilities: 11 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 3 No. of Employees: 1053 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 580 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - 80202 No. of Facilities: 4413 (estimated) No. of Industries: 46 No. of Occupations: 67 No. of Employees: 124018 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 62243 (estimated)