1.06290

Sodium benzoate

EMPROVE^® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, NF, JP, FCC, E 211

• Synonym(s): Sodium benzoate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₅NaO₂
• CAS Number: 532-32-1
• Molecular Weight: 144.10
• MDL number: MFCD00012463
• UNSPSC Code: 12352107
• E Number: E211
• EC Index Number: 208-534-8

Properties

• Agency: BP; ChP; JP; NF; Ph. Eur.
• Quality Level: 500
• reg. compliance: FCC
• product line: EMPROVE^® EXPERT
• form: solid
• autoignition temp.: >500 °C
• pH: 8 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 436 °C
• density: 1.50 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): liquid formulation; parenterals; pharmaceutical; semi-solid formulation; solid formulation
• storage temp.: 2-25°C
• InChI: 1S/C7H6O2.Na/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1
• InChI key: WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove^® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC^® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Sodium benzoate is commonly used as a preservative in pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. It is also used as additive for the preservation of food.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable