MAGNESIUM BENZOATE Property

Melting point:

200 °C

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzoic acid, magnesium salt (553-70-8)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

MAGNESIUM BENZOATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White, crystalline powder. Loses 3H2O at 110C, mp approximately 200C. Soluble in water and alcohol.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from water (6mL/g) between 100o and 0o. [Beilstein 9 III 376, 9 IV 280.]