Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name Sorbic Acid Vinyl Ester
Portland OR
Synonym Vinyl Sorbate
Chemical Formula C8H10O2
42739-26-4
CAS Number
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Toxicology Data
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL
Sorbic Acid Vinyl Ester 42739-26-4 Not available. Not available. Not available.
Section III. Hazards Identification
Acute Health Effects No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However,
exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if
inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling
this compound.
Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Toxicity to the reproductive system: Not available.
There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not
known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 15
Eye Contact
minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
If the chemical gets spilled on a clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible,
Skin Contact
protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical touches the victim's exposed
skin, such as the hands: Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be
particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Seek medical
attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Wash any contaminated clothing before reusing.
If the victim is not breathing, perform artificial respiration. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
Inhalation
breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Ingestion Remove dentures if any. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. INDUCE VOMITING by sticking
finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat. NEVER give an unconscious person
anything to ingest. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
Flammability Combustible. Auto-Ignition
Flash Points 77°C (170.6°F) Flammable Limits Not available.
Combustion Products These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards
No specific information is available regarding the flammability of this compound in the presence of various materials.
Explosion Hazards Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
No additional information is available regarding the risks of explosion.
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
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Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup Combustible material.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Mechanical exhaust required. Stop leak if without risk. Finish cleaning the spill
Instructions
by rinsing any contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Mechanical exhaust required. When not in use, tightly seal the container and
store in a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat and light. Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor or spray. In case of insufficient
Information
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible.
Treat symptomatically and supportively. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective
threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower is proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator must be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state @ 20°C Liquid. Solubility Not available.
0.96 (water=1)
Specific Gravity
Molecular Weight 138.17 Partition Coefficient Not available.
Boiling Point Not available. Vapor Pressure Not available.
Melting Point Not available. Vapor Density Not available.
Not available. Not available.
Refractive Index Volatility
Critical Temperature Not available. Odor Not available.
Not available. Not available.
Viscosity Taste
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Avoid excessive heat and light.
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibilities Reactive with strong oxidizing agents.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number Not available.
Ingestion. Inhalation.
Routes of Exposure
Toxicity Data Not available.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Chronic Toxic Effects
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Toxicity to the reproductive system: Not available.
There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not
known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However,
Acute Toxic Effects
exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if
inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling this
compound.
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Section XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Not available.
Environmental Fate
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local or regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a
Waste Disposal
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of this substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
NONE
PIN Number
Proper Shipping Name NONE
NONE
Packing Group (PG)
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory This product is NOT on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. The following notices are required by 40
CFR 720.36 (C) for those products not on the inventory list:
(EPA)
(i) These products are supplied solely for use in research and development by or under the supervision of a technically
qualified individual as defined in 40 CFR 720.0 et sec.
(ii) The health risks of these products have not been fully determined. Any information that is or becomes available will be
supplied on an MSDS sheet.
WHMIS Classification WHMIS CLASS B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8°C (100°F) and 93.3°C (200°F).
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC) Not available.
EEC Risk Statements Not available.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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