Product Name: Cranberry Extract
Synonyms: Vaccinium macrocarpon extract
Recommended Use: Ingredient in dietary supplements, functional foods, herbal preparations
Manufacturer/Supplier: Details available from packaging or procurement source
Contact Information: Consult supplier documentation for emergency number and address
CAS Number: 91770-88-6
Product Description: Fine to coarse reddish powder, sometimes granules or capsules
Country of Origin: Varies with supplier; commonly sourced from North America
Relevant Identified Uses: Used often for supporting urinary tract health, antioxidant formulations
Restrictions on Use: Not intended for pharmaceutical drug manufacturing
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS criteria
Physical Hazards: Dust explosion possible under rare conditions
Health Hazards: May cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some sensitive individuals
Environmental Hazards: No significant risks identified in standard usage; large spills in water may affect aquatic life
Signal Word: None required under GHS
Pictograms: None
Hazard Statements: No designated hazard statement
Precautionary Statements: Avoid excessive inhalation of dust; avoid contact with eyes
Appearance: Reddish powder can create visible dust
Main Ingredient: Cranberry fruit extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Concentration: Extract standardized to 25% proanthocyanidins (or as specified)
Other Components: Natural fruit solids, organic acids (citric, malic), polyphenols, fiber, trace sugars
Common Adulterants: May contain silica or maltodextrin as flow agents (specify per supplier)
Impurities: Typically within safe, food-grade limits as regulated or tested
Allergens: None from cranberry; facilities may process other tree nuts, peanuts, soy
Residual Solvents: Ethanol, water — levels documented per batch
Moisture Content: Often between 3% and 8%, depending on drying method
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; seek medical help for respiratory trouble
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with water and mild soap
Eye Contact: Rinse with running water for several minutes; seek medical advice if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; consult a physician for any adverse health effects
Symptoms: Mild irritation possible in case of direct exposure to dust, rare allergy responses in sensitive people
Special Considerations: No chronic toxicity known from acute exposure
Notes for Practitioner: Treat symptomatically, support respiration as necessary
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water mist, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Avoid direct high-pressure water jets
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, minor organic vapors
Firefighting Procedures: Wear SCBA and full protective gear when tackling fires in closed environments
Explosion Hazards: Dust may form explosive mixture with air if highly concentrated; avoid dust accumulation
Flammability Risk: Low ignition risk under normal storage conditions, but treat like combustible organic powders
Special Protective Equipment: Eye protection, gloves, protective clothing recommended
Personal Precautions: Use dust mask or respirator; wear gloves and goggles to prevent skin and eye contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent excessive amounts from entering drains or surface waters
Clean-Up Methods: Collect mechanically using vacuum or sweeping; minimize airborne dust; transfer to sealed containers
Spill Response Equipment: Brooms, dustpans, HEPA-filter vacuums
Disposal: See Disposal Considerations
Decontamination: Wash area with water after powder is removed
Handling: Work in well-ventilated area to reduce dust; avoid contact with eyes and skin
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke in processing areas
Precautions: No open flames, sparks, or sources of static electricity near powder
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight, moisture, and heat sources
Packaging: Keep in tightly closed containers to prevent clumping and oxidation
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids
Storage Temperature: Typically 15–25°C (59–77°F)
Shelf Life: Usually up to 24–36 months in unopened containers
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits; treat as nuisance dust — keep below 10 mg/m³ for total inhalable dust
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, dust extraction systems
Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask or respirator, safety goggles, lab coat or coveralls, gloves
Environmental Controls: Prevent spills and dust emissions to outdoor air or water
Special Considerations: Use protective eyewear when transferring powder between containers
Workplace Monitoring: Dust monitoring may be required in large-scale operations
Physical Form: Fine or coarse powder, occasionally granular
Color: Reddish to dark red-brown
Odor: Slightly fruity, tart aroma
pH (1% in water): Between 2.5 and 3.5
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Solubility: Partially soluble in water; disperses more in hot liquids
Bulk Density: Typically 0.45–0.60 g/cm³
Flash Point: Not established, estimated above 200°C
Flammability: Combustible at high temperatures, low risk under ambient conditions
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Viscosity: Not applicable
Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Polymerization: Will not occur
Chemical Reactivity: Avoid strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, exposure to open flame
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, minor organics when heated to decomposition
Incompatibilities: Concentrated acids, peroxides, alkalis
Corrosivity: Not corrosive
Sensitivity to Static: Minor, limit dust build-up to prevent static discharge
Acute Toxicity: No data indicating significant toxicity in normal use; estimated oral LD50 in rats > 5000 mg/kg
Chronic Toxicity: Not observed at typical dietary levels
Skin Irritation: Low; no known sensitizers present
Eye Damage/Irritation: Slight, mainly physical irritation from dust
Inhalation: Can cause breathlessness, coughing if high concentrations of dust inhaled
Ingestion: Large quantities may cause mild upset stomach
Carcinogenicity: No reported cases; not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Teratogenicity/Mutagenicity: No evidence of reproductive or genetic toxicity
Allergic Reactions: Very rare, mostly reported in persons with known cranberry allergy
Ecotoxicity: Low hazard to aquatic life and environment in typical concentrations
Persistence/Degradability: Expected to biodegrade naturally
Bioaccumulation: Potential is negligible due to natural decomposition by microorganisms
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility; breaks down in soil
Aquatic Toxicity: No significant toxicity at environmentally relevant concentrations
Other Information: Avoid release of large quantities to water bodies to prevent localized oxygen depletion
Product Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations for organic food waste or composting
Contaminated Packaging: Clean containers may be recycled; contaminated packaging disposed as solid waste
Incineration: Permitted in facilities licensed to treat organic waste
Sewage Disposal: Avoid disposal into sewers in large amounts to prevent blockage and microbial overload
Recommended Method: Landfill, compost, or incineration as regulated by local authorities
Special Precautions: Prevent dispersion of dust during handling and transport for disposal
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: None under regular transport
Special Precautions: Keep containers secure and dry
Labeling Requirements: No special transport symbols or risk labels required
Regulatory Status: Complies with food-grade transportation rules
Compliance: Meets FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for intended use; complies with EFSA regulations in the EU
Safety Data: Required for workplace safety in processing facilities under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Requirements: Requires dietary ingredient identification, country of origin, batch/lot number
Right-to-Know: Listed in food additive inventories; exempt from hazardous chemical inventory as a natural food extract
TSCA Status: Exempt as a naturally derived food ingredient
Workplace Controls: Follows standard food hygiene and manufacturing practices
Import/Export Controls: Subject to inspection but not restricted unless adulterated
Other Jurisdictions: Must comply with regional food safety acts and natural health product frameworks