| Document ID (ISN) | 100286 |
| CIS number |
02-1393 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-4-153026-X |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
CICAD No.26
|
| Author(s) |
Wibbertmann A., Kielhorn J., Koennecker G., Mangelsdorf I., Melber C.
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
| Title |
Benzoic acid and sodium benzoate |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2000. iv, 48p. Illus. 251 ref. Price: CHF 17.00 (CHF 11.90 in developing countries). |
| Internet access |
http://www.who.int/ipcs/publications/cicad/en/cicad26.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
Conclusions of this criteria document: Benzoic acid is slightly irritating to the skin and eyes while sodium benzoate is only a slight eye irritant. The acute toxicity of the two substances is low but they are known to cause non-immunological contact reactions (pseudoallergy). Data from animal studies indicate embryotoxic and foetototoxic effects for sodium benzoate. Summaries in French and in Spanish. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
benzoic acid; sodium benzoate; food additives; IPCS; toxicology; chemical industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; literature survey; irritants; ILO; criteria document; WHO; dermatitis; animal experiments; lethal concentration 50; UNEP |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Germany; WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Esters and salts
Chemical industry
|
