Product Name: Vitamin B5
Synonyms: Pantothenic acid, Dexpanthenol
Chemical Formula: C9H17NO5
CAS Number: 79-83-4
Recommended Use: Dietary supplement, food fortifier, cosmetic additive
Supplier Information: Manufacturer details, address, emergency contact number, business telephone
Product Code: Internally assigned identifier
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
GHS Label: No pictogram required
Potential Health Effects: May cause mild irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract in sensitive individuals
Hazard Statements: Non-toxic under normal usage, minimal health risk
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation of dust, avoid contact with eyes, keep away from children
Chemical Identity: D-Pantothenic acid, hemicalcium salt, Dexpanthenol
Concentration: Pure substance or as specified by supplier
Impurities: Not expected in significant amounts, often meets pharmaceutical or food grade standards
Other Components: None relevant under normal product use
Skin Contact: Flush affected area with water and soap, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, monitor for respiratory discomfort
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, give water to drink if person is conscious
Medical Attention: Seek advice if irritation or symptoms continue after exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Special Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing
Specific Procedures: Avoid inhaling combustion products, cool unaffected containers with water
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust accumulation, ventilate area, wear suitable protective gear
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, soil, or waterways
Containment Methods: Collect spillage with clean, dry shovel into appropriate waste container
Clean-Up Methods: Avoid raising dust, wash contaminated area with water
Handling Precautions: Minimize dust generation, use with adequate ventilation
Hygienic Practices: Wash after handling, do not eat or drink during use
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container, cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from strong oxidizers and incompatible substances
Specific Storage Requirements: Avoid moisture and high temperatures, keep product clearly labeled
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not assigned a specific OSHA or ACGIH exposure limit
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recommended for large-scale use
Personal Protective Equipment – Eye: Safety goggles
Personal Protective Equipment – Skin: Protective gloves, lab coat
Personal Protective Equipment – Respiratory: Dust respirator if airborne concentrations increase
Hygienic Measures: Do not ingest, avoid inhalation, keep containers closed
Appearance: White, odorless, crystalline powder
Odor: None
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: 219.24 g/mol for pantothenic acid
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic in aqueous solution
Melting Point: Decomposes
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: Approx. 1.2-1.3 g/cm³
Flash Point: Not flammable under standard conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Non-reactive with common substances under normal conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, high temperature, exposure to strong light
Decomposition Products: May produce CO, CO₂, nitrogen oxides under fire conditions
Polymerization: Will not occur
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Very low toxicity, large amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal upset
Chronic Effects: No significant health hazard recognized in humans at normal doses
Irritation: Slightly irritating to eyes or skin in sensitive persons
Carcinogenicity: No data suggesting hazard
Mutagenicity: Not recognized as mutagenic
Reproductive Toxicity: Not recognized as a reproductive hazard
Aquatic Toxicity: Expected to be low, not harmful to water organisms in normal concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable, breaks down in the environment
Bioaccumulation: Not anticipated in aquatic or terrestrial organisms
Mobility in Soil: Likely to have high mobility in water, not expected to persist
Other Adverse Effects: No evidence of long-term environmental risk at conventional use levels
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose as non-hazardous laboratory waste unless mixed with hazardous substances
Waste Disposal Containers: Use approved chemical waste containers, clearly labeled
Special Precautions for Landfill/Incineration: Follow local, state, and federal regulations
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to reach groundwater, watercourses, or sewage system
UN Number: Not applicable
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: None
Transport in Bulk: Not regulated
Special Precautions: Store securely during transport to prevent leaks or spillage
U.S. Regulations: Not listed under SARA Title III, CERCLA, or RCRA as hazardous
OSHA: Not classified as hazardous
TSCA Status: Listed
California Prop 65: Not listed
European Regulations: Not classified as hazardous according to EU regulations
Other International Inventories: Registered or exempt under international chemical inventories (EINECS, DSL)
Label Requirements: Standard labeling for food and supplement ingredients