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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name: Gallic Acid Monohydrate
Catalog Number: 73801
SDS Number: M00253
Chemical Name: 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid Monohydrate
Chemical Formula: C7H6O5 · H2O
Chemical Family: Organic Acid
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
CAS No.: 5995-86-8
Hazard: May cause irritation.
Safety Data Sheet written according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006 (REACH):
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 15
Month: October
Year: 2009
Additional Emergency Response Numbers:
Additional European Addresses:
Austria:
Belgium:
Denmark:
France:
Ireland:
Italy:
Netherlands:
Spain:
Sweden:
Switzerland:
United Kingdom:
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance: White to light yellow crystals
Odor: None
EU Symbols: Xi - IRRITATING
R PHRASES: R 36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Protective Equipment:
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact (EC): Causes irritation
Skin Contact (EC): Causes irritation
Skin Absorption (EC): None Reported
Target Organs (SA E): None Reported
Ingestion (EC): May cause: weakness convulsions body temperature reduction
Target Organs (Ing E): None Reported
Inhalation: Causes: respiratory tract irritation
Target Organs (Inh E): None Reported
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Allergies or sensitivity to aspirin or salicylates.
Chronic Effects: None reported
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
IARC Listed: No
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: an experimental mutagen. an experimental teratogen.
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
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3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Gallic Acid
EEC Number: 2057499
CAS No.: 5995-86-8
Percent Range: 100,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Xi - IRRITATING
Ingredient R phrase(s): R 36/37/38
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.
Skin Contact (First Aid): Wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Call physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion (First Aid): Give large quantities of water. Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Can burn in fire, releasing toxic vapors.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Fire / Explosion Hazards: None reported
Static Discharge: None reported.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions
Extinguishing Media NOT To Be Used: Not applicable
Fire Fighting Instruction: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand and full protective
gear.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response Notice:
Only persons properly qualified to respond to an emergency involving hazardous substances should respond to a spill
involving chemicals. See Section 13, Special Instructions for disposal assistance.
Containment Technique: Stop spilled material from being released to the environment.
Clean-up Technique: Scoop up spilled material into a large beaker and dissolve with water. Adjust to a pH between 6
and 9 with an alkali, such as soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. Flush reacted material to the drain with a large excess of
water. Decontaminate the area of the spill with a soap solution.
Evacuation Procedure: Evacuate as needed to perform spill clean-up. If conditions warrant, increase the size of the
evacuation.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes skin Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain general
industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Storage: Keep away from: oxidizers ammonia
Special Packaging Instructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: Have an eyewash station nearby. Maintain general industrial hygiene practices when using this
product.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin / Hand Protection: disposable latex gloves
Inhalation Protection: dust / mist mask adequate ventilation
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with: eyes skin Do not breathe: dust Wash thoroughly after handling.
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White to light yellow crystals
Physical State: Solid
Odor: None
pH: 5% solution = 2,8
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: loses H2O @ 100-120°C; decomposes @ 225-250°C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1,694
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water): Not available
Solubility:
Water: 1 gm in 87 ml H2O; 1 gm in 3 ml boiling H2O
Acid: Not available
Other: Insoluble in benzene, chloroform. Soluble in acetone, alcohol.
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: Not determined
Aluminum: 0,011 in/yr (0,279 mm/yr).
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating to decomposition.
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: oxidizers ammonia carbonates
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Toxicological Data:
LD50: Oral rabbit LD50 = 5 gram/kg
LC50: Not available
Dermal Toxicity Data: Not available
Skin and Eye Irritation Data: Not available
Mutation Data: Cytogenetic analysis - mouse - intraperitoneal - 100 µmol/kg; Cytogenetic analysis - hamster - ovary -
50 mg/l
Reproductive Effects Data: Subcutaneous rat TDLo = 5 mg/kg - Maternal Effects - ovaries/fallopian tubes
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Ingredient Toxicological Data: Not applicable
IARC Listed: No
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Ecological Information: No ecological information available for this product.
Ingredient Ecological Information: Not applicable
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
NOTICE (Disposal): These disposal guidelines are based on federal regulations and may be superseded by more
stringent state or local requirements. Please consult your local environmental regulators for more information. In Europe:
Chemical and analysis solutions must be disposed of in compliance with the respective national regulations. Product
packaging must be disposed of in compliance with the country-specific regulations or must be passed to a packaging return
system.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
I.C.A.O.:
I.C.A.O. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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ICAO Hazard Class: NA
ICAO Subsidiary Risk: NA
ICAO UN/ID Number: NA
ICAO Packing Group: NA
I.M.O.:
I.M.O. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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I.M.O. Hazard Class: NA
I.M.O. Subsidiary Risk: NA
I.M.O. UN Number: NA
I.M.O. Packing Group: NA
A.D.R.:
A.D.R. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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A.D.R Hazard Class: NA
A.D.R. Subsidiary Risk: NA
A.D.R. UN-Number:: NA
A.D.R. Packing Group: NA
Additional Information: There is a possibility that this product could be contained in a reagent set or kit composed of
various compatible dangerous goods. If the item is NOT in a set or kit, the classification given above applies. If the item
IS part of a set or kit, the classification would change to the following: UN3316 Chemical Kit, Class 9, PG II or III. If the
item is not regulated, the Chemical Kit classification does not apply.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
National Inventories:
EEC Inventory Status: EINECS Listed: Yes
EEC Number: 2057499
EEC LABEL COPY:
EU Symbols: Xi - IRRITATING
R PHRASES: R 36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S PHRASES: S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S
36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Ingredients: Gallic Acid;
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
References: 29 CFR 1900 - 1910 (Code of Federal Regulations - Labor). Air Contaminants, Federal Register, Vol. 54,
No. 12. Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332-2983. TLV's Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices
for 1992-1993. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1992. Sax, N. Irving. Dangerous
Properties of Industrial Materials, 7th Ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1989. Vendor Information.
Technical Judgment. Gosselin, R. E. et al. Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, 5th Ed. Baltimore: The
Williams and Wilkins Co., 1984. The Merck Index, 11th Ed. Rahway, New Jersey: Merck and Co., Inc., 1989.
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
Revision Summary: Updates in Section(s) 14,
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USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and incorporate it in individual site safety
programs in accordance with applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE.
HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA
OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.
HACH COMPANY 2009

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