Product Name: Calcium Pantothenate
Chemical Name: D-Calcium Pantothenate
Synonyms: Vitamin B5, Calcium D-Pantothenate
CAS Number: 137-08-6
Recommended Use: Nutritional supplement, food additive, pharmaceutical ingredient
Manufacturer Information: Company contact details, address, and emergency phone number
Emergency Overview: Off-white powder, odorless, slightly bitter taste, used in manufacturing and food industries
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS
Label Elements: No pictogram or signal word required
Hazard Statements: May cause minor irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract with direct contact
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands after handling, use protective equipment
Other Hazards: No specific fire or environmental hazards, not considered toxic in standard usage
Potential Health Effects: Prolonged exposure to large amounts of dust may mildly irritate mucous membranes
Chemical Name: Calcium Pantothenate
CAS Number: 137-08-6
Molecular Formula: C18H32CaN2O10
Molecular Weight: 476.53 g/mol
Concentration: 99% or greater
Impurities: Trace amounts of related substances as permitted under pharmacopeial standards
Other Ingredients: None required for typical applications
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, rinse mouth with water, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with gentle flowing lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, seek medical help if large quantity ingested or if discomfort occurs
Most Important Symptoms: May cause redness, irritation, dryness of skin or eyes
Medical Attention: Treat symptomatically, provide medical care if adverse effects develop
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, calcium compounds, carbon oxides during combustion
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Special Procedures: Minimize dust creation, use care with water streams, collect fire-fighting runoff
Fire Hazard Rating: Mildly combustible, not highly flammable, dust deposits may smolder
Explosion Data: No known explosive properties under normal conditions
Personal Precautions: Use protective gloves, dust mask, and eye protection, avoid generating dust
Spill Procedures: Sweep up without creating dust, place in a clean, dry container
Cleanup Methods: Ventilate area, use damp cloths to collect remaining powder, wash spill site
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large spills from entering drains or sewers, report significant releases
Disposal Considerations: Dispose according to local regulations, label contaminated materials properly
Handling Guidelines: Use in well-ventilated area, avoid inhaling dust, minimize skin and eye contact
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating or drinking, avoid direct contact with food and beverages
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
Temperature Requirements: Maintain below 25°C to preserve stability
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reduce exposure to moisture
Packaging: Use containers resistant to light and moisture, label clearly
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits (OSHA, ACGIH)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, avoid dust accumulation
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or particulate respirator for large-scale handling
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles or face shield
Skin Protection: Protective gloves, long-sleeved clothing
Environmental Controls: Monitor for airborne particulates, use proper waste handling techniques, prevent spillage
Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.8–8.0 as 10% solution)
Boiling Point: Not determined (decomposes)
Melting Point: Approximately 190°C (with decomposition)
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol, ether, or chloroform
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: About 1.28 g/cm³
Flash Point: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: No explosive properties under standard conditions
Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and handling
Thermal Decomposition: Releases carbon oxides, calcium oxides, nitrogen oxides on strong heating
Reactivity: Low reactivity under normal conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and acids
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, prolonged exposure to air or moisture, open flames
Polymerization: Not known to occur
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity (oral LD50 in rats >10,000 mg/kg)
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Mild irritation may occur with prolonged contact
Eye Damage / Irritation: Mild eye irritation possible upon direct exposure
Inhalation: Dust may cause throat, nose, or lung irritation
Ingestion: Large doses may cause gastrointestinal upset, but not expected to be toxic
Chronic Exposure: No known chronic health effects in humans
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity: Negative results in standard mutagenicity tests
Reproductive Toxicity: Not known to affect reproduction at normal exposure levels
Ecotoxicity: Low risk for aquatic organisms, not highly bioaccumulative
Mobility in Soil: Freely miscible with water, expected to distribute in aqueous environments
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Other Adverse Effects: Not known to produce hazardous environmental transformation products
Waste Disposal: Follow local, regional, and national ordinances for disposal of chemicals
Unused Product: Incinerate in authorized facilities or landfill according to regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers may retain residues, treat as hazardous waste
Precautions: Avoid release to environment, label wastes clearly, complete documentation for transport and disposal
Special Precautions: Secure containers to prevent leakage during handling and transport
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Calcium Pantothenate
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from moisture, store away from incompatible cargo
Label Requirements: No special hazard labeling required
TSCA (USA): Listed
EINECS (EU): Listed (205-278-9)
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
REACH (EU): Exempt as food additive/vitamin
OSHA: Not classified as hazardous
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled
Other National Regulations: Complies with major international and local regulations for handling and food/feed supplementation
Labeling: Not recognized as a health hazard at normal use concentrations, precaution statements recommended for bulk industrial handling