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Product Name: Potassium Gluconate
Chemical Formula: C6H11KO7
CAS Number: 299-27-4
Synonyms: Gluconic acid, potassium salt
Intended Use: Food additive, nutritional supplement, laboratory chemical
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Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Most Important Hazards: May cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract on prolonged or repeated exposure
Route of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Signal Word: None
Pictograms: None required
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing; do not breathe dust; wash thoroughly after handling
Hazard Symbol: No symbol assigned for Potassium Gluconate
Chemical Identity: Potassium Gluconate
Purity: Typically above 98% by weight
Impurities: Trace amounts of water and other gluconates
Ingredient Disclosure: No hazardous components present above threshold limits
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with soap and water, seek medical advice for continued irritation
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention for symptoms
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, seek medical advice if large quantities are swallowed or symptoms develop
Note for Doctors: Treat symptomatically, no specific antidote known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical powder, or foam
Special Hazards: Product may emit potassium oxides and carbon oxides upon combustion
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive or flammable under normal conditions
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment, avoid contact with skin and eyes, avoid dust formation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways or soil; prevent dust dispersal
Method of Cleaning Up: Sweep up and place in suitable, labeled containers for disposal; wash area with water to remove residue
Handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures, use ventilation to minimize dust, avoid generation of airborne dust
Storage Conditions: Keep in tightly closed container, store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protect from moisture and incompatible materials such as strong acids
Occupational Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for Potassium Gluconate
Engineering Controls: Adequate general and local exhaust ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Use safety glasses with side shields, chemical-resistant gloves, standard laboratory clothing, and dust mask or respirator if dust generation likely
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke in working area
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline in solution
Melting Point: Decomposes above 180°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility: Soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: Around 1.73 g/cm³
Other Information: Stable up to decomposition temperature
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: No hazardous reactions anticipated under normal use
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Emits carbon oxides and potassium oxides upon combustion or thermal decomposition
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) > 4000 mg/kg, considered relatively low toxicity
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild irritation on prolonged contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild, reversible eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust may cause mild respiratory tract irritation
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No evidence in animal or cell studies
Teratogenicity: Not known to be teratogenic
Ecotoxicity: No acute toxicity expected for aquatic or terrestrial organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down to potassium and gluconate ions in the environment
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: High mobility due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: No significant environmental hazard under normal conditions of use
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in compliance with local, regional, and national regulations
Unused Product: May be disposed as non-hazardous waste; avoid release to environment in large quantities
Packaging: Rinse containers before recycling or disposal, follow official recommendations for industrial packaging waste
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Packing Group: Not regulated
Special Precautions for Transport: Protect from moisture, use sealed containers, avoid crushing during shipment
Regulatory Status: Not classified as hazardous under US OSHA, EU REACH, or other international chemical regulations
Inventory Listings: Listed on TSCA, EINECS, DSL/NDSL
Labeling Requirements: Standard labeling for laboratory and industrial chemicals applies
Restrictions: No specific restrictions identified for Potassium Gluconate
Other Regulatory Information: Meets food-grade and pharmaceutical regulations in multiple regions when prepared according to purity specifications
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