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Product Name: Zinc Gluconate
Chemical Formula: C12H22O14Zn
CAS Number: 4468-02-4
Recommended Uses: Nutritional supplement, ingredient for pharmaceuticals, food additive
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Synonyms: Gluconic acid zinc salt, Zinc(II) D-gluconate
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods
Intended User: Professionals handling chemicals in labs and industries, manufacturers in food and pharma
GHS Classification: Not considered hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Hazard Statements: May cause mild irritation to eyes and skin. Inhalation of dust may lead to respiratory irritation.
Pictograms: None required
Signal Word: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid dust generation. Use personal protective equipment as required by workplace safety standards.
Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact
Health Effects: May cause mild gastrointestinal distress if ingested in significant amounts
Chemical Name: Zinc Gluconate
CAS No.: 4468-02-4
Percentage: >97% purity
Other Components: Trace moisture, possible trace impurities below 1% (uncharacterized inert material from processing)
Molecular Weight: 455.7 g/mol
Elemental Zinc: Approximately 14% by weight
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath persist.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice, especially if symptoms appear.
Immediate Medical Attention: Rarely needed unless excessive exposure or allergy is suspected.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or appropriate foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid heavy water jets which may spread contamination.
Specific Hazards: Combustion may produce hazardous gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and zinc oxides.
Protective Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing for responders.
Firefighting Instructions: Isolate area and ventilate. Evacuate unprotected persons.
Explosion Hazard: None known for this material.
Personal Protection: Wear safety goggles, gloves, respirator for dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and breathing in dust.
Spill Containment: Stop further release if safe. Prevent entry into sewers or waterways.
Cleanup Procedures: Carefully sweep up and transfer to clean container for reuse or disposal. Avoid dust formation.
Decontamination: Clean spill site with water after material pickup is complete.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of according to local regulations.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent bulk release into soil, drains, or water courses.
Safe Handling Advice: Use in well-ventilated area. Avoid generating dust. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas where material is handled.
Personal Hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage Conditions: Store in original container, tightly closed, in dry, cool, and well-ventilated place away from moisture and incompatible materials.
Safe Packaging: Use containers compatible with food and pharmaceutical applications if destined for such use.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents
Occupational Exposure Limits: None established specifically for zinc gluconate; ACGIH Threshold Limit Value for zinc compounds (as Zn): 2 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation; maintain general ventilation to minimize dust exposure.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH (1% solution): 5.5 – 7.5
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point: >150°C; decomposes before melting
Solubility: Readily soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol and ether
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Explosive Properties: Not explosive
Specific Gravity: Around 1.8 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not established
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored properly in dry, sealed container
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Will not polymerize or react violently under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive moisture or humidity, elevated temperatures
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids or bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Zinc oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide formed upon thermal decomposition
Reactivity: No specific reactivity hazards under recommended handling and storage
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) reported as >2,000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild irritation following prolonged contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Mild irritant based on composition
Respiratory Sensitization: Inhalation may cause slight irritation of the upper respiratory tract
Chronic Toxicity: No long-term toxicity observed at low dietary doses; high doses may impact copper absorption
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as a carcinogen
Mutagenicity: No data suggesting mutagenic hazard at occupational exposures
Reproductive Effects: No evidence of reproductive effects at doses consistent with nutritional use
Aquatic Toxicity: Zinc compounds may be toxic to aquatic organisms in large quantities; no data for gluconate form at environmental concentrations used
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be biodegradable; gluconate component degrades in environment
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate due to water solubility and behavior of zinc ions
Mobility in Soil: Zinc gluconate dissociates readily; zinc may adsorb to soil components
Other Adverse Effects: Large spills may upset ecosystem zinc balance, particularly in aquatic settings
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect and dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Dilute aqueous solutions can be flushed to drain with plenty of water in accordance with environmental guidelines, unless local regulations prohibit.
Packaging Disposal: Empty containers should be treated as regular chemical waste. If destined for recycling, thoroughly rinse before recycling.
Precautions: Avoid release of large quantities to the environment. Don’t mix with incompatible wastes.
UN Number: Not regulated as a hazardous material for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: Not designated as marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Pack securely to prevent breakage or dust release. Follow good distribution practice for pharmaceuticals if used as supplement.
Regulations: Ensure proper labeling and documentation for quantities moving between countries
TSCA Status: Listed on Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
EINECS/ELINCS (EU): Listed under EINECS 224-736-9
FDA (U.S.): Permitted as a dietary ingredient, regulated as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance
OSHA: Not hazardous under OSHA regulations
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting requirements
REACH (EU): Registered under REACH
Other Regulations: Confirm compliance with food, drug, or supplement regulations if used in these sectors
