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CALCIUM GLUCONATEICSC: 1736 (November 2009)
D-Gluconic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
Calcium D-gluconate
CAS #: 299-28-5
EC Number: 206-075-8

  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
 
CALCIUM GLUCONATE ICSC: 1736
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms of carbon monoxide. Reacts with strong oxidants. 

Formula: C12H22CaO14
Molecular mass: 430.4
Melting point: 178°C
Density: 0.30-0.65 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 3.5 (moderate)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -7.51 (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
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       CALCIUM GLUCONATE (JECFA Evaluation)