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.   |