Potassium Sorbate

SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Occupational Safety And Health (Classification,

Labelling And Safety Data Sheet Of Hazardous Chemicals)
Regulations 2013 (CLASS 2013)
Revision Date 06.11.2017 Version 1.1
SECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Catalogue No. 105119
Product name Potassium sorbate granules, EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL Ph

Eur,BP,NF,FCC,E 202
REACH Registration Number A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its use are exempted from registration according to
Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the annual tonnage
does not require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a
later registration deadline.
CAS-No. 24634-61-5
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Pharmaceutical production, Reagent for development and research,

Cosmetic raw material
For additional information on uses please refer to the Merck Chemicals
portal (www.merckgroup.com).
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt *Germany* Telefon:+49 6151 72-0

Responsible Department LS-QHC * e-mail: prodsafe@merckgroup.com
Regional representation Merck Sdn. Bhd. (Co. No: 178145), No. 4, Jalan U1/26, Section U1,
Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor. Tel:
03-74943688 Fax: 03-74910850
The Safety Data Sheets for catalogue items are available at www.merckgroup.com
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1.4 Emergency telephone Customer Call Centre: + 62 0800 140 1253 (Toll Free)
number
SECTION 2. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to CLASS regulations 2013
Eye irritation, Category 2, H319
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013
Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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Reduced labelling (≤125 ml)
Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Warning
CAS-No. 24634-61-5
2.3 Other hazards

None known.
SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substance
Formula C₆H₇KO₂ (Hill)
EC-No. 246-376-1
Molar mass 150.22 g/mol
Hazardous components according to CLASS regulations 2013

Chemical name (Concentration)
CAS-No. Registration number Classification
Kalium-(E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoat (<= 100 % )
Substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII.
24634-61-5 *)
Eye irritation, Category 2, H319
*) A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article
2 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later
registration deadline.
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For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 Mixture
Not applicable
SECTION 4. First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures

After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a
physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
irritant effects
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.
SECTION 5. Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
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5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Combustible.
Risk of dust explosion.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Fire may cause evolution of:
carbon dioxide
5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Further information
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.
SECTION 6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an
expert.
Advice for emergency responders:
Protective equipment see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
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Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see
sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation
of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections

Indications about waste treatment see section 13.
SECTION 7. Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling

Observe label precautions.
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers
No aluminium, tin, or zinc containers.
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.
SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
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Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)

PNEC Fresh water 0.48 mg/l
PNEC Fresh water sediment 0.173 mg/kg
PNEC Soil 1.67 mg/kg
PNEC Sewage treatment plant 10 mg/l
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering measures
Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of
personal protective equipment.
See section 7.1.
Individual protection measures

Protective clothing needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on
concentrations and quantities of the hazardous substances handled. The chemical resistance of
the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective supplier.
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses
Hand protection
full contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
splash contact:
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Glove material: Nitrile rubber

Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive
89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 741 Dermatril® L (full contact),
KCL 741 Dermatril® L (splash contact).
The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374
with samples of the recommended glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet<(>,<)> supplied
by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under
conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved
gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Other protective equipment

protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Recommended Filter type: Filter P 2 (acc. to DIN 3181) for solid and liquid particles of harmful
substances
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective
devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be
properly documented.
Environmental exposure controls

Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
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Form solid
Colour white
Odour odourless
Odour Threshold Not applicable
pH 7.8
at 10 g/l
20.1 °C
Melting point > 205 °C

at 1,013.3 hPa
Method: OECD Test Guideline 102
(decomposition)
Boiling point/boiling range Method: OECD Test Guideline 103

Not applicable, (decomposition)
Flash point No information available.
Evaporation rate No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas) No information available.
Lower explosion limit No information available.
Upper explosion limit No information available.
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Vapour pressure < 1 Pa

at 20 °C
Relative vapour density No information available.
Density 1.36 g/cm3

at 23.5 °C
Relative density No information available.
Water solubility 1,400 g/l

at 20 °C
1.95 - 543 g/l

at 20 °C
Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 1.32 (20 °C)

octanol/water OECD Test Guideline 117
Bioaccumulation is not expected.
log Pow: 1.62

(calculated)
(Lit.) Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Auto-ignition temperature 178 °C

Method: Relative self-ignition temperature for solids
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Decomposition temperature >= 205 °C

GLP: yes
Viscosity, dynamic 17.4 - 19.3 mPa.s

at 20 °C
(50% solution)
Explosive properties Not classified as explosive.
Oxidizing properties none
9.2 Other data
Bulk density ca.370 kg/m3
SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Risk of dust explosion.
10.2 Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with:
Oxidizing agents
10.4 Conditions to avoid

Strong heating (decomposition).
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10.5 Incompatible materials

Aluminium, Zinc, Tin
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

no information available
SECTION 11. Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute oral toxicity

This information is not available.
Acute inhalation toxicity

LC50 Rat: > 5.15 mg/l; 4 h ; dust/mist
OECD Test Guideline 403
Symptoms: Possible damages:, mucosal irritations
Acute dermal toxicity

LD50 Rat: > 2,000 mg/kg
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Sorbic acid
Skin irritation
Rabbit
Result: No irritation
Eye irritation
Rabbit
Result: Eye irritation
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Causes serious eye irritation.
Sensitisation
Maximisation Test Guinea pig
Result: negative
Germ cell mutagenicity

Genotoxicity in vivo
In vivo micronucleus test
Mouse
male and female
Oral
Bone marrow
Result: negative
Genotoxicity in vitro
In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Chinese hamster ovary cells
Result: negative
Ames test
Escherichia coli
Result: negative
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Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): chromosome aberration.

Chinese hamster lung cells
Result: positive
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Teratogenicity
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard
11.2 Further information

Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 12. Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish
static test LC50 Danio rerio (zebra fish): > 500 mg/l; 96 h
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Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates

static test EC50 Daphnia magna (Water flea): 982 mg/l; 48 h
Analytical monitoring: yes
Toxicity to bacteria
static test EC50 activated sludge: > 100 mg/l; 72 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability
74.9 %; 28 d; aerobic
OECD Test Guideline 301D
The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Readily biodegradable Sorbic acid
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
log Pow: 1.32 (20 °C)
Bioaccumulation is not expected.
log Pow: 1.62

(calculated)
(Lit.) Bioaccumulation is not expected.
12.4 Mobility in soil

No information available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006, Annex XIII.
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12.6 Other adverse effects

Surface tension
72.6 mN/m
at 20 °C
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
SECTION 13. Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods

Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations. Leave
chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like
the product itself.
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or
contact us there if you have further questions.
According to Quality Environment Regulation (Scheduled Waste) 2005, waste need to be sent to
designated premise for recycle, treatment or disposal. Please contact Kualiti Alam for waste
classification and correct disposal method.
SECTION 14. Transport information
Land transport (ADR/RID)
14.1 - 14.6 Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport

regulations.
Inland waterway transport (ADN)
Not relevant
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Air transport (IATA)

regulations.
Sea transport (IMDG)

regulations.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not relevant
SECTION 15. Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
All national and local regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and
Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013, if applicable to the use, should be observed.
National legislation
Storage class 10 - 13
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
SECTION 16. Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Training advice
Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators.
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Labelling
Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
Used abbreviations and acronyms can be looked up at www.wikipedia.org.
Regional representation
Merck Sdn. Bhd. (Co. No: 178145), No. 4, Jalan U1/26, Section U1, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial
Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor. Tel: 03-74943688 Fax: 03-74910850
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterises the product with
regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of any properties of the product.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Occupational Safety And Health (Classification,

Revision Date 06.11.2017 Version 1.1

SECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Catalogue No. 105119

Product name Potassium sorbate granules, EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL Ph

Identified uses Pharmaceutical production, Reagent for development and research,

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt *Germany* Telefon:+49 6151 72-0

Catalogue No. 105119

SECTION 2. Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye irritation, Category 2, H319

2.2 Label elements

Catalogue No. 105119

Reduced labelling (≤125 ml)

2.3 Other hazards

SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Formula C₆H₇KO₂ (Hill)

Molar mass 150.22 g/mol

Hazardous components according to CLASS regulations 2013

Catalogue No. 105119

SECTION 4. First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

SECTION 5. Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Catalogue No. 105119

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

5.3 Advice for firefighters

SECTION 6. Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for emergency responders:

Protective equipment see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Catalogue No. 105119

6.4 Reference to other sections

SECTION 7. Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Recommended storage temperature see product label.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Catalogue No. 105119

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)

PNEC Fresh water sediment 0.173 mg/kg

PNEC Soil 1.67 mg/kg

PNEC Sewage treatment plant 10 mg/l

8.2 Exposure controls

See section 7.1.

Individual protection measures

Catalogue No. 105119

Glove material: Nitrile rubber

Other protective equipment

Company Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt Germany Telefon:+49 6151 72-0