ICSC 1738 - GLUCONIC ACID

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GLUCONIC ACID	ICSC: 1738 (November 2009)
D-Gluconic acid 2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanoic acid Glycogenic acid

CAS #: 526-95-4

EC Number: 208-401-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.		Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

GLUCONIC ACID

ICSC: 1738

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers On combustion, forms carbon monoxide. Reacts with strong oxidants. The solution in water is a medium strong acid.	Formula: C₆H₁₂O₇ Molecular mass: 196.2 Melting point: 131°C Density: 1.23 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 100 (good) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.87 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms carbon monoxide. Reacts with strong oxidants. The solution in water is a medium strong acid.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₇
Molecular mass: 196.2
Melting point: 131°C
Density: 1.23 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 100 (good)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.87 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The commercial form is a 50 % aqueous solution, which is a colorless to brownish liquid.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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