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Diss Factsheets

Administrative data

Endpoint:
pH
Type of information:
other: handbook
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Peer reviewed handbook

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1989

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Peer reviewed handbook data
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Sodium benzoate
EC Number:
208-534-8
EC Name:
Sodium benzoate
Cas Number:
532-32-1
Molecular formula:
C7H6O2.Na
IUPAC Name:
sodium benzoate
Constituent 2
Reference substance name:
Benzoic acid, sodium salt
IUPAC Name:
Benzoic acid, sodium salt
Details on test material:
No data given

Results and discussion

pH value
pH value:
ca. 8
Remarks on result:
other: The aq solution is slightly alkaline to litmus.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The aq solution is slightly alkaline to litmus, pH of the test substance is about 8.
Executive summary:

The aq solution is slightly alkaline to litmus, pH of the test substance is about 8.