Sorbic acid

• Category :

  Food and Feed additives

• Synonyms :

  1,3-pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid;(2-butenylidene)acetic acid;2-Propenylacrylic acid;alpha-trans-gamma-trans-sorbic acid;crotylidene acetic acid;(E,E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid;hexa-2,4-dienoic acid;hexadienoic acid;Hexadienoic acid, (E,E);panosorb;Preservastat;Sorbic acid;Sorbistat;trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid;trans,trans-sorbic acid;(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid;hexa-2,4-dienoate;

• CAS NO :

  110-44-1

• EC NO :

  203-768-7

• Molecular Formula :

  C₆H₈O₂

• Molecular Weight :

  112.12832

• Main Specifications :

• InChI :

  InChI=1/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/p-1

• Product description :

  DATE OF ISSUE:Jun.30,2002. 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company Name of substance: SORBIC ACID Formala: C6H8O2 Structure: CH3-CH=CH-CH=CH=COOH Molecular Weight: 112.13 Manufacturer: NINGBO WANGLONG GROUP CO., LTD. Address: Fangjia Road Xiaocaoe Town Yuyao 315476 Ningbo, China. Tel: +86-574-62092608 Fax: +86-574-62092570 2. Compaction Composition/Information on Ingredient CAS Name: 2,4- Hexadienoic Acid CAS No.: 110-44-1 3. Hazards Identification Avoid direct contact for manufacturing processing or repacking only. Contact with skin or eyes may cause irritation. Dust may irritate skin or eyes. 4. Fist-aid Measures In case of eye or skin contact, wash with large amounts of water for 15 to 20 minutes. In case of ingestion, treat symptomatically and supportively. In the event of persist symptoms receive medical treatment. In case of inhalation seek fresh air and aid breathing if necessary. Ger medical attention. 5. Fire-fighting Measures Suitable extinguishing material: Alcohol-resistant foam; Dry powder; Carbon dioxide; water spray jet. Fight fire in early stages is safe to do so. Don抰 inhale explosion and/or combustion gases. Wear respiratory protection. Well ventilated areas: full-face mask with combination filter. Enclose premises: respirator with independent air supply. 6. Handing and Storage Keep cool and dry in tightly closed containers. Keep product out of light, and avoid exposure to excessive heat. 7. Presond Protection If product is handled while not enclosed, and if skin contact may occur: put on respiratory protective gloves for chemicals. Eye protection: Goggles. Keep the place of work clean. Avoid contact with product, change badly soiled or soaked clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at end of work. 8. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical form: White crystalline powder. Odor: Odorless Color: White Melting point: 132-135 ℃ Boiling point: 228℃ (decompose); 153 ℃(50 mmHg) Solubility: Slightly soluble in water. One g dissolves in about 10 ml of alcohol and in about 20 ml of ether. PH value: 4-5 Flash point: 127℃ Steam pressure: 1.33Pa/20 ℃; 6.66Kpa/143 ℃ 9. Stability and Reactivity. Stability: Stable. Combustion gases: In the event of fire, the formation of carbon dioxide, and water. Solid product combustibility: Combustible. Risk of dust explosion: some risk. Impact sensitivity: not impact sensitive. Decomposition point: 228℃ Risk of polymerization: will not occur. 10.Toxicological Information Actue toxicity: LD50 4950 mg/kg (large mouse by mouth) Irritability: Slight irritant. Sensitization: non-sensitizing. 11. Ecological Information Ecological datas are nor available, don抰 monitored into the environment. 12. Disposal Considerations Package product waste, close and label the waste receptacles and , likewise, any uncleaned empty containers. Dispose of them at a suitable waste incineration plant in accordance with the official regulations. 13. Transport Information Not dangerous cargo. Don抰 define in the transport regulation. 14. Regulatory Information Not labeling is required. 15. Other Information Application: Food additives The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this safety data is to describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The data does not signify any warranty with regard to the products properties.

• Molecular Structure :