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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin Contact: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic, or community medical support.
Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire-Fighting Measures

Flash Point: Not available.
Flash Point Method: Not available.
Burning Rate:
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
LEL:  Not available.
UEL:  Not available.
Flammability Classification:
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Spill /Leak Procedures: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Small Spills: Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Large Spills
Containment: For large spills, dike far ahead of spill for later disposal. Do not release into sewers or waterways.
Cleanup:
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120).

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage Requirements: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Ventilation: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA PELs (Sec. 2). Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents contaminant dispersion into the work area by controlling it at its source.
Administrative Controls:
Respiratory Protection: Seek professional advice prior to respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and, if necessary, wear a MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator. Select respirator based on its suitability to provide adequate worker protection for given working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient oxygen. For emergency or non-routine operations (cleaning spills, reactor vessels, or storage tanks), wear an SCBA. Warning! Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. If respirators are used, OSHA requires a written respiratory protection program that includes at least: medical certification, training, fit-testing, periodic environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and convenient, sanitary storage areas.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Wear chemically protective gloves, boots, aprons, and gauntlets to prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact. Wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, per OSHA eye- and face-protection regulations (29 CFR 1910.133). Contact lenses are not eye protective devices. Appropriate eye protection must be worn instead of, or in conjunction with contact lenses.
Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations, safety/quick-drench showers, and washing facilities available in work area.
Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes. Launder before reuse. Remove this material from your shoes and clean personal protective equipment.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this material, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability:  Sodium Benzoate is stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization has not been reported.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal oxidative decomposition of Sodium Benzoate can produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sodium oxide

Section 11- Toxicological Information

Toxicity Data:*

See NIOSH,  RTECS  (DH6650000), for additional toxicity data.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity:  96-hr. LC50; fathead minnow: GT 1,000 mg/L. 96-hr. LC50; water flea: Gt 1,000 mg/L. 24-hr. LC50; water flea: 1.540 mg/L 24-hr. EC50 (immobilization); water flea: GT 500 mg/L 48-hr. EC50
 Environmental Fate:  It is expected to have little adverse environmental impact.
Environmental Degradation:  This chemical is readily biodegradable and is not likely to bioconcentrate.
Soil Absorption/Mobility: No information found.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Disposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations. Follow applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
Disposal Regulatory Requirements:
Container Cleaning and Disposal:

Section 14 - Transport Information

DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101): Not Regulated.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
          CAS# 532-32-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
        Health & Safety Reporting List
          None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
        Chemical Test Rules
          None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
        Section 12b
          None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
        TSCA Significant New Use Rule
          None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
     SARA
        Section 302 (RQ)
          None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
        Section 302 (TPQ)
          None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
        Section 313
          No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
     Clean Air Act:
          This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
          This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
          This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
     Clean Water Act:
          None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
          None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
          None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
     OSHA:
          None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
 STATE
     SODIUM BENZOATE is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA,
     FL, or NJ.
     California No Significant Risk Level:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
 European/International Regulations
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
          Hazard Symbols: Not available.
          Risk Phrases:
          Safety Phrases:
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
          CAS# 532-32-1: 1
   Canada
          CAS# 532-32-1 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
          This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
          CAS# 532-32-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
   Exposure Limits

Section 16 - Other Information