Safety Data Sheet (SDS) dated 23/11/2024

Batch Number: FRAMECPSR

Section 1: Identification of Product and Supplier

Product Name: Sodium benzoate & Potassium sorbate
Product Number: 5060233389391
Brand: Naturallythinking
Supplier:
UK: Naturallythinking, Unit 2 Mill Lane Trading Estate, Mill Lane, Croydon, CR0 4AA
EU: NTEU Ltd (HE 426545), Nikis 1, Anthoupoli, 2350, Nicosia, Cyprus
Contact Telephone: 020 38563588
Contact Email: support@naturallythinking.eu

Section 2: Hazards IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.1.1 Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP)

Eye irritation, Category 2

H319: Causes serious eye irritation

2.2 Label elements According to EC 1272/2008

2.2.1 Label elements

GHS Product Identifier: Sodium benzoate & Potassium sorbate

Hazard Pictogram

Signal word(s)  Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H319: Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statement(s)

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P313: Get medical advice / attention

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

2.4 Additional Information

N/A

Section 3: Composition and information on Ingredients

Inci: Aqua, Sodium benzoate & Potassium sorbate
Cas: 532-32-1/24634-61-5
Einecs: 208-534-8/246-376-1

3.1 Substances

EC Classification No. 1272/2008

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

Inhalation

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Skin Contact

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and gently wash affected skin with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops

Eye Contact

If substance has got into the eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists

Ingestion

Obtain medical attention if ingested. Wash out mouth with water and give 200-300 ml (half a pint) of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No Information available

4.3 Indication of the immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No information available

Section 5: Fire - Fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or water spray.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

N/A

5.3 Advice for fire-fighters

In case of fire:

Evacuate area. Self-contained breathing apparatus to be worn if involved in fire. Water spray should be used to cool containers.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Put on protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses. If substance has entered a watercourse or sewer, IMMEDIATELY advise water authority.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Adsorb spillages onto sand, earth or any suitable adsorbent material. Transfer to a plastic container for disposal. Do not mix with other waste materials. Disposal should be in accordance with local or national legislation.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See Section: 8 (Exposure controls / PPE) & 13 (Disposal)

Section 7: Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Store in plastic, plastic lined or stainless steel containers

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.

Storage Temperature

5 - 40 degC

Storage Life

Two years

Incompatible materials:

Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids, iron

Other information

Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep away from food, drinks and animal food. Take precautionary measures against static discharg

Section 8: Exposure controls and personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

Hand protection: Skin should be washed after contact.

Protective measures: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 

Section 9: Physical data and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance : Liquid
Colour : yellow, -, brown
Odour : characteristic
Odour Threshold : not determined
pH : 8 - 10, 20 °C, concentrate
Freezing point : ca. -5 °C
Boiling point/boiling range : > 100 °C
Flash point : > 100 °C, ISO 2719
Evaporation rate : not determined
Flammability (solid, gas) : not auto-flammable
Upper explosion limit : Not applicable
Lower explosion limit : Not applicable
Vapour pressure : ca. 25 hPa, 20 °C
Relative vapour density : not determined
Density : 1,166 - 1,185 g/ml, 20 °C
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : in all proportions , 20 °C
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
: Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable
Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : 2 mPa*s, Rheo WIN RS 600
Flow time : ca. < 15 s at 20 °C, DIN 53211
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Oxidizing properties : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.

9.2 Other information

Surface tension : 42 mN/m
Refractive index : 1,436 - 1,441 at 20 °C

Section 10: Stability & Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.2 Chemical stability

No decomposition if stored normally.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

None reasonably foreseeable.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Protect from frost, heat and sunlight.

10.5 Incompatible materials

No data available,

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

None reasonably foreseeable.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate):
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 : 4.200 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: > 5,15 mg/l, 4 h, OECD Test Guideline 403
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 Dermal: > 2.000 mg/kg, OECD Test Guideline 402

Sodium benzoate:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 Oral: 4.070 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : No data available
Acute dermal toxicity : No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate): Mild skin irritation

Sodium benzoate: No skin irritation, Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate): Irritating to eyes.
Sodium benzoate: OECD Test Guideline 405, Causes serious eye irritation.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate): Did not cause sensitisation

Sodium benzoate: May cause sensitisation of susceptible persons

Germ cell mutagenicity

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate):

Genotoxicity in vitro : Ames test, negative
Genotoxicity in vivo : In vivo micronucleus test, OECD 474, negative
Sodium benzoate: Genotoxicity in vitro : Mutagenicity (Salmonella typhimurium - reverse mutation assay), OECD Test Guideline 471, not mutagenic

Germ cell mutagenicity- Assessment: Tests on bacterial cell cultures did not show mutagenic effects.

Carcinogenicity

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate):Oral, 3.000 mg/kg bw/day, OECD Test Guideline 416
Carcinogenicity - Assessment: Did not show any carcinogenic effects.

Sodium benzoate:

Carcinogenicity - Assessment: Did not show carcinogenic effects.

Reproductive toxicity

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate): Effects on fertility : Oral, NOAEL: 340 mg/kg, , Directive 67/548/EEC, Annex V, B.31., Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Effects on foetal development: Oral, NOAEL: 340 mg/kg, Directive 67/548/EEC, Annex V, B.31., Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Sodium benzoate:

Reproductive toxicity - Assessment: No data available

STOT - single exposure
No data available

STOT - repeated exposure
No data available

Repeated dose toxicity

Components:

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate):
NOAEL: 750 mg/kg, Oral

Aspiration toxicity
No data available

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Components:
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate):
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Brachidanio rerio): 1.250 mg/l, 96 h, OECD Test Guideline
203
Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates
: EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 982 mg/l, 48 h, OECD
Test Guideline 202
Sodium benzoate:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): > 100 mg/l,
96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates
: EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 100 mg/l, 48 h
Toxicity to algae : IC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (microalgae)): 24,8
mg/l, 72 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Components:
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate):
Biodegradability : rapidly biodegradable, OECD Test Guideline 301D
Sodium benzoate:
Biodegradability : rapidly biodegradable, Biodegradation: 84 %, Exposure time:
10 d, OECD Test Guideline 301C
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium Sorbate):
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
: log Pow: -1,72
Sodium benzoate:
Bioaccumulation : No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log Pow <= 4).
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
: log Pow: -2,27
12.4 Mobility in soil
Product:
Mobility : No data available
Components:
Sodium benzoate:
Mobility : No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Product:
Assessment : This substance/mixture contains no components considered
to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or
very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Product:
Adsorbed organic bound
halogens (AOX)

Section 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. Can be disposed of as a solid waste or burned in a suitable installation subject to local regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.

Waste key for the unused product(Group): The waste producer itself must, in consultation with the appropriate authorities and a waste disposal company, obtain

Section 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.2 UN proper shipping name
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.4 Packing group
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.5 Environmental hazards
Not regulated as a dangerous good
14.6 Special precautions for user
For personal protection see section 8.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied

Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Seveso III: Directive: Not applicable 
2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of majoraccident hazards involving dangerous substances.

Volatile organic compounds: none, Directive 2010/75/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

Exempt

Section 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.

ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways; ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road; AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances; ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CLP - Classification Labelling Packaging Regulation; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECHA - European Chemicals Agency; EC-Number - European Community number; ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonized System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TRGS - Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

Classification and procedure used to derive the classification for mixtures according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008:

Eye Irrit. 2, H319 : Calculation method

ANIMAL TESTING FIXED CUT OFF DATE

GMO Declaration

We declare that at present all our regisered and commercially available ingredients, extracts, oils, plants and skincare products are derived by traditional plant breeding methods. We do not have any ingredient, extract, oil or skincare product from genetically modified material

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in the sheet is correct. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any consequences from its use.

Animal Testing Declaration

UK: As set out under the conditions in Schedule 34 - Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and related amendments of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 neither the cosmetic nor its component product has been tested on animal purposes

EU:As set out in under the conditions in 1223/2009. Art. 15 Nar. Parliament and the Council of the EU 952/2013 neither the cosmetic nor its component product has been tested on animal purposes

WE DO NOT TEST ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS ON ANIMALS AND NEVER HAVE, WE PREFER TO RELY ON OUR KNOWLEDGE OF ESSENTIAL OILS, INGREDIENTS, PLANTS, FLOWERS AND ESTABLISHED TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONALS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND SAFE PRODUCTS.

We believe there is already a “safe” and known group of product ingredients used in the cosmetics industry which leave enough scope to be creative and innovative in product formulation without the need for anymore animal testing on new experimental ingredients.

Our suppliers each also agree to not to carry out animal testing on the products and ingredients we purchase. We have a self-imposed cut-off date of 2006 (this was the date our cosmetic formulations came into being) although in reality our suppliers normally have animal testing dates far in excess of this or have never tested at all.

We do not conduct any form of animal testing.

We do not commission any form of animal testing from a third party.

We operate a fixed cut-off date for animal testing and ingedients, which means we will not use any ingredient that has been tested or retested on animals for cosmetics purposes since January 1, 2006

If we find that a company is involved in animal testing in anyway that purchases from us, then we will cease supply immediately. It is a term and condition that by purchasing from Naturallythinking you will not involve yourself or your company in any form of Animal Testing, any violation of this will be dealt with as per any violation of our terms and condtions