Product Name: Calcium bis(4-O-(β-D-galactosyl)-D-gluconate)-calcium bromide (1:1)
Chemical Family: Calcium organic acid salt, bromide compound
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, additives in biochemical research, calcium fortification studies
Manufacturer: Refer to supplier’s information on packaging
Emergency Contact: Refer to country-specific poison control directories or internal safety offices
Synonyms: Calcium digalactosyl gluconate bromide complex
Product Code: Allocated by manufacturer
CAS Number: Pending registration or consult product literature
Address of Supplier: Listed on product container or invoice documentation
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS unless containing impurities
Health Hazards: May cause mild skin, eye or respiratory irritation. Ingestion can cause abdominal discomfort due to calcium salt content.
Physical Hazards: No significant explosive or flammable potential identified in typical laboratory settings.
Environmental Hazards: Not expected to cause acute aquatic toxicity; long term exposure may disturb pH balance or bioaccumulative effects if mishandled.
Signal Word: None required
Pictograms: Not required
Precautionary Statements: Avoid direct inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Practice good chemical hygiene.
Potential Routes of Exposure: Inhalation of dust, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Main Component: Calcium bis(4-O-(β-D-galactosyl)-D-gluconate)-calcium bromide (1:1)
Chemical Formula: Exact molecular formula determined by source
Content by Weight: Typically over 95% for pure compound
Impurities: May include water of hydration, trace mineral residues from synthesis route
Other Ingredients: None intentionally added
Inhalation: Remove individual to fresh air. Seek medical help if coughing, dizziness, or discomfort occurs and persists.
Skin Contact: Wash area thoroughly with soap and water. Seek advice if persistent irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. Consult ophthalmologist if pain or vision disturbance persists.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Give water to drink if the person is conscious. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical advice if large quantities were swallowed or discomfort appears.
Main Symptoms and Effects: Mild irritation or discomfort. Symptomatic treatment recommended.
Notes to Physician: Treatment supportive. Monitor for electrolyte imbalances if large ingestion occurred.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam for surrounding fire conditions.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None specifically identified; avoid high pressure water jets that may scatter powdered material.
Fire Hazards: Product is not combustible. In case of fire in the vicinity, toxic bromide vapors or carbon oxides may be released at high temperatures.
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear if involved in fire.
Special Procedures: Contain runoff and prevent entry to sewers or waterways.
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, and laboratory coat. Avoid inhalation of any dust. Isolate spill area to unnecessary personnel.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further release or spillage if safe to do so. Contain to prevent entry into drains or watercourses.
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up carefully to avoid generating dust. Place in a suitable closed container for reuse or disposal as local regulations require.
Disposal of Residues: Wash residue area with copious amounts of water; collect washings for treatment or approved disposal routes.
Reference to Other Sections: Consult local safety protocols for laboratory cleaning and waste handling.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Minimize dust creation. Work in well-ventilated areas or under a fume hood if available. Wear standard PPE including safety goggles and gloves.
Advice on General Occupational Hygiene: Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while handling the material. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed, clearly labeled containers. Keep in a dry, cool, well-ventilated space protected from moisture and incompatible substances such as concentrated acids.
Storage Temperature: Room temperature or as advised by manufacturer.
Incompatibilities: Strong mineral acids, oxidizers.
Packaging Materials: Use original containers or chemical-resistant bottles.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific limits established for this compound. Respect general dust exposure guidance (e.g. ACGIH TLV for nuisance dusts).
Engineering Controls: Conduct work in chemical fume hood or with local exhaust ventilation.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical splash goggles, lab coat, and gloves made of nitrile or latex. For high-dust operations, apply suitable respiratory protection (e.g., N95 mask).
Hygiene Measures: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ensure eyewash station and safety shower readily accessible.
Appearance: White or off-white fine powder or granules
Odor: Odorless
pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline in 1% solution
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Melting Point: Decomposes above 200°C (exact value depends on purity and water content)
Solubility: Soluble in water, forms clear to slightly opalescent solution
Density: Typically 1.5 - 2.0 g/cm³, literature values vary
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C, releases bromide and galactose derivatives
Viscosity: Not applicable
Other Data: Hygroscopic, avoid prolonged exposure to air or moisture
Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary laboratory handling and storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None expected during typical use. Strong acids may release toxic bromine or HBr.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, exposure to strong acids, oxidizing conditions.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acid and oxidizers may generate hazardous decomposition.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, calcium oxide, hydrogen bromide.
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: No acute toxicity data available. Health effects may be similar to other calcium and gluconate substances.
Routes of Exposure: Most likely by inhalation, skin and eye contact, accidental ingestion.
Effects: Stomach upset, mild skin/eye irritation, pre-existing conditions such as asthma may worsen after exposure to fine powder.
Chronic Toxicity: Repeated exposure may cause calcium imbalance; bromide accumulation rare in routine use.
Sensitization: Not reported.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as a carcinogen.
Mutagenicity/Reproductive Effects: Data not available
Other Health Effects: Excess ingestion may cause hypercalcemia or bromism.
Ecotoxicity: No significant acute toxicity expected in aquatic organisms at low concentrations.
Persistence and Degradability: Component sugars and calcium naturally degrade; bromide ions may persist in water.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Components do not bioaccumulate significantly in common aquatic species.
Mobility in Soil: High mobility in water-rich environments, moderate for calcium; bromide ions do not adsorb readily to soil.
Other Adverse Effects: No data suggesting chronic ecosystem effects from normal accidental laboratory releases.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose through licensed chemical waste contractor or as local regulations demand.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers with water, dispose as hazardous waste unless special permission obtained.
Special Precautions: Avoid direct discharge into sewer, surface water, or soil. Consult regional guidelines for disposal of bromide-containing compounds.
Additional Notes: Consult waste management office for guidance to avoid land or water contamination.
UN Number: Not regulated under UN model regulations for this compound.
Proper Shipping Name: Laboratory chemical (consult carrier or local codes)
Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport.
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not classified
Special Transport Precautions: Use leak-proof, labeled containers; avoid contact with incompatible cargo during transit.
Additional Requirements: Check international, national and carrier-specific rules for chemical shipments.
OSHA/NIOSH: No specific occupational health or hazard classification under normal laboratory use
TSCA Status: Confirm presence or absence in Toxic Substances Control Act inventory before commercial use
EPA SARA Title III: Relation depends on volume and manner of utilization; not inherently listed
REACH/CLP: Review European chemicals database for registration and restriction status
International Inventory Status: Check listing on DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia), EINECS/ELINCS (Europe)
Label Requirements: Follow local workplace labeling; include hazard and precautionary statements if applicable
Other Regulatory Notes: Monitor updates from environmental, health, and safety agencies to ensure ongoing compliance and safe use as database classification evolves.
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