Product ID:SODIUM GLUCONATE
MSDS Date:05/10/2001
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-021-0145
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLKCH

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 617-969-0900

Cage: 0UGZ0

Telephone: 510-535-1266

Cage: 0V485

SODIUM GLUCONATE

CAS: 527-07-1

RTECS: LZ5235000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (N DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (N DUST)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE/SKIN/INGESTION: NO
DATA AVAILABLE. CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
MEMBRANE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE/SKIN/INGESTION: NO DATA
AVAILABLE. CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

First Aid:GENERAL ADVICE: NO HAZARDS WHICH REQUIRE SPECIAL FIRST AID
MEASURES. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. INHALTION: MOVE
TO FRESH AIR. IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS, CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT:
WASH OFF WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS, CALL
PHYSICIAN. EYE CONTACT: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER AS A PRECAUTION. IF
EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONSULT SPECIALIST. INGESTION: DRINK WATER
AS A PRECA UTION. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF NECESSARY. PROTECTION OF
FIREFIGHTERS: NO HAZARD WHICH REQUIRE SPECIAL FIRST AID MEASURES.

Autoignition Temp:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:WATER, WATER SPRAY, DRY POWDER, FOAM, CARBON
DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING FIRE IN ENCLOSED
AREA. STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Spill Release Procedures:SUE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID DUST
FORMATION. SWEEP UP AND SHOVEL. AFTER CLEANING, FLUSH AWAY TRACES
WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL TECHNICAL PROTECTIVE
MEASURES REQUIRED. NO SPECIAL HANDLING ADVICE REQUIRED. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A DRY AND COOL PLACE. NO SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS ON
STORAGE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. STORE IN OR IGINAL CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LLIGHT WEIGHT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD INDUSTRIAL
HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: GLUCONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT, PENTAHYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID, SODIUM
SALT, PENTAHYDROXYCAPROIC ACID, SODIUM SALT.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/E
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:170-175C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:196-198C
Vapor Pres:NOT VOLATILE
pH:6/5-7.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE/OFF-SHITE GRANULAR POWDER; NONE TO SLIGHTLY
PLEASANT SWEETISH ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZIERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP CONTAINERS DRY AND TIGHTLY CLOSED TO
AVOID MOISTURE ABSORPTION AND CONTAMINATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DECOMPOSITION IF STORED NORMALLY.
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION CAN LEAD TO RELEASE OF IRRITATING GASES AND
VAPORS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY: LD0/IV/RABBIT = 7600-8700
MG/KG. LOCAL EFFECTS: NO DATA AVAILABLE. CHRONIC TOXICITY: NO DATA
AVAILABLE. HUMAN EXPERIENCE: HEALTH INJURIES ARE NOT KNOWN OR
EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL USE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:MOBILITY: COMPLETELY SOLUBLE. CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD):
= 807 MG O2/G. BIOLOGICAL OXYGEN DEMAND WITHIN 5 DAYS (BOD5): = 507
MGO2/G. DIN EN 29888 (OECD 302B): READILY BIODEGRADEABLE (98% AFTER
2 DA YS). BIOACCUMULATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE. ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS:
TOXICITY TO FISH = LD50 > 10,000 MG/L. TOXICITY TO BACTERIA = ECO >
5,000 MG/L.

Transport Information:NOT A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FOR DOT SHIPPING.

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE III: NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA: NOT HAZARDOUS. THE INGREDIENTS
ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY LIST. SODIUM GLUCONATE IS
GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE (GRAS) BY THE USA FDA.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER