Sodium Dehydroacetate CAS 4418-26-2

1. Sodium dehydroacetate is primarily used as a broad-spectrum preservative and antimicrobial agent in food, cosmetics, and personal care products to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria . Sodium dehydroacetate CAS 4418-26-2 has E number E266 .
2. The compound serves as a fungicide, plasticizer, and is used in toothpaste formulations . Its antimicrobial properties are utilized in skin care, sunscreen, shaving, hair care products, and eye and facial makeup .
3. Applications of Sodium dehydroacetate also include its use in food preservation for fruits, vegetables, fruit juice, honey, beer, milk, protein and fat products , and as a preservative for cut or peeled squash .

1. Store Sodium dehydroacetate in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated location, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials . Recommended storage includes refrigeration or a cool, dry place .
2. Keep Sodium dehydroacetate away from strong oxidizing agents and acids, as these are incompatible materials that may cause hazardous reactions .Sodium dehydroacetate CAS 4418-26-2 is water soluble and stable under normal temperatures and pressures .
3. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses with side-shields, impervious gloves, and a dust mask when handling Sodium dehydroacetate to avoid dust formation and contact with skin, eyes, and clothing . Use with adequate ventilation .

1. Immediately isolate the spill area, avoid dust formation, and ensure adequate ventilation. Contain Sodium dehydroacetate using inert, non-combustible absorbent material and prevent entry into drains or waterways .
2. Dampen the solid spill material with water, then carefully sweep up the collected material using spark-proof tools into a sealed, labeled chemical waste container for proper disposal according to local, state, and federal environmental regulations . Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material .
3. Personnel Sodium dehydroacetate CAS 4418-26-2 must wear suitable PPE, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) if necessary, during cleanup . Seal contaminated clothing and absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal, and wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution .

1. Sodium dehydroacetate is classified as harmful if swallowed (H302, Acute toxicity Category 4) with GHS signal word "Warning" . Oral LD50 in rats is reported as 500 mg/kg . Sodium dehydroacetate CAS 4418-26-2 is slightly hazardous in case of inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, or eye contact, and may cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation .
2. Sodium dehydroacetate has a melting point of approximately 295°C (decomposes), a boiling point of 332.6°C at 760 mmHg, and a flash point of 150.6°C . Sodium dehydroacetate CAS 4418-26-2 is soluble in water, propylene glycol, and methanol, but insoluble in most organic solvents, acetone, and benzene . Its pH ranges from 8.8 to 9.3 .
3. Sodium dehydroacetate is stable under recommended storage conditions . Hazardous decomposition products include carbon oxides (CO, CO₂) . The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing . It is not classified as a dangerous good for transport .