Product Name: Iron Digluconate
Synonyms: Ferric gluconate, Ferric digluconate
Chemical Formula: C12H22FeO14
Molecular Weight: 446.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 299-29-6
Intended Use: Common in food fortification, pharmaceuticals, supplements
Supplier Details: Various manufacturers worldwide, contact for precise origin
Emergency Phone Number: Refer to supplier's documentation for after-hours response
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous for transport or handling
Potential Health Effects: May cause irritation to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract if exposed to dust
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract
Symptoms of Exposure: Redness, itching, coughing, stomach discomfort if swallowed in significant quantity
Routes of Entry: Dermal contact, inhalation, ingestion
Specific Hazards: At high doses, risk of iron overload; prolonged contact with eyes may increase risk of irritation
Environmental Risks: No major aquatic toxicity under normal conditions, though excessive spillage can alter water chemistry
Chemical Name: Iron Digluconate
Common Name: Ferric gluconate
Concentration: Typically ranges from 98-100% for industrial and food grade
Impurities: Minor traces of magnesium, calcium may be present
Other Constituents: None intentionally added
CAS Number: 299-29-6
Eye Contact: Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek care if irritation develops.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, get attention for persistent redness.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, support breathing as needed; medical care if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting. Drink water to dilute. Get medical review for large amounts.
Symptoms to Watch For: Discomfort, coughing, difficulty breathing, persistent eye irritation, gastrointestinal disturbance.
Recommendations for Medical Attention: Iron poisoning is rare unless ingested in very large amounts, but evaluation for children is important.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide work well.
Unsuitable Media: None identified under normal storage conditions.
Special Fire Hazards: Product does not burn directly, may decompose and emit carbon oxides or iron oxides in significant fire.
Firefighting Instructions: Use standard protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective Actions: Evacuate area, prevent runoff into waterways.
Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, iron oxides are possible if burned.
Explosion Risk: No explosion hazard under normal use, fine powder could form combustive dust in extreme conditions.
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, dust mask to limit exposure.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spread to drains or surface waterways, limit dust generation.
Spill Cleanup Methods: Sweep up product carefully, avoid creating dust, collect into suitable container for re-use or disposal.
Disposal of Large Spills: Follow local regulations, typically disposed of in sanitary landfill.
Decontamination: Wash area with water after removal of bulk material.
Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area if spilled in confined space, restrict access until cleanup complete.
Containment: No special containment needed for small spills, use barriers for large releases to prevent environmental contact.
Handling: Use in well-ventilated space, avoid breathing dust, minimize spills by handling carefully.
Hygiene: Wash hands after use, keep food and drink away from work area.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed container away from moisture, strong acids, oxidizers.
Temperature Considerations: Store at cool to room temperature, avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, powerful oxidizing agents.
Special Storage Needs: Keep container dry, label clearly, protect product quality by minimizing exposure to air or light.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for iron digluconate. General iron salts recommended occupational exposure: 1 mg/m3 (respirable), total iron dust varies with jurisdiction.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or dust collection where dust may be generated.
Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves (nitrile or latex), safety glasses or goggles, protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or NIOSH-approved respirator in poorly ventilated or high dust areas.
Hygiene Measures: Remove contaminated clothing before breaks and at end of shift, wash thoroughly.
Environmental Controls: Avoid release into environment, collect regular dust for proper disposal.
Appearance: Yellow to brown powder, odorless
Odor: None detectable
pH (in solution): 4.0-5.5 (10% aqueous)
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable, decomposes
Solubility in Water: Approximately 100 g/L at room temperature
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
Density: 1.9-2.1 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (Octanol/Water): Not available
Flash Point: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Powder may form explosive mixture with air if present in fine particulate and right conditions
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, iron oxides upon strong heating
Stability: Stable under normal conditions if stored dry and protected from light
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids or strong oxidizers, can decompose at elevated temperatures
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, iron oxides may be released on burning
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizing chemicals
Conditions to Avoid: Excess moisture, high temperatures, mechanical shock not a concern
Chemical Stability: Can absorb water from atmosphere, leading to caking or degradation over long storage periods
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity at typical exposure levels; iron toxicity risk for children with very high intake
Oral LD50 (Rat): Approx. 5000 mg/kg, data varies with formulation
Skin Irritation: Mild irritation possible; not considered a primary irritant
Eye Irritation: May cause redness, tearing on direct contact
Sensitization: Not expected to cause skin sensitization
Chronic Effects: Chronic overexposure can contribute to iron overload (hemochromatosis)
Other Health Effects: No known carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive harm at use levels
Target Organ Effects: Excessive exposure targets liver and GI tract
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with significant ingestion; not anticipated from environmental exposure levels
Ecotoxicity: Low expected aquatic toxicity. Iron precipitates in water, does not bioaccumulate.
Mobility: Dissolves in water, can leach through soil; forms complexes with organic matter
Persistence and Degradability: Degrades in environment by microbial action, iron is a common natural element
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected for this compound
Aquatic Effects: Large discharges may alter pH or oxygen availability in small bodies of water
Toxicity to Microorganisms: Very low
Toxicity to Plants and Animals: Not identified as major environmental toxin; excessive iron can be harmful to aquatic plants if concentrations are very high
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations; generally regarded as non-hazardous solid waste.
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers may be recycled or disposed as non-hazardous waste.
Special Precautions for Landfill: Large quantities should be landfilled in controlled sites
Sewage Disposal Restrictions: Do not flush large quantities to sewer systems
Incineration Suitability: Should not go for incineration to avoid formation of iron oxides and carbon oxides
Recycling/Reuse: Product may be reused if uncontaminated
Environmental Caution: Prevent uncontrolled release to surface water, soil, or drains
UN Number: Not regulated for ground, air, or sea transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not assigned
Proper Shipping Name: Iron Digluconate
Labeling Requirements: Standard labeling, no special hazard label required
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for Transport: Handle carefully to avoid breakage of containers; keep dry to avoid caking
Regulatory Requirements for Shipping: Not considered hazardous cargo by IATA, IMDG, ADR
Safety, Health & Environmental Regulations: Listed in food additive lists of many national authorities at approved levels
OSHA Status: Not specifically regulated
TSCA Inventory: Listed
REACH Status: Registered in EU for food and pharmaceutical use
FDA: Approved as a food additive, GRAS status
WHMIS (Canada): Not classified as controlled product
Other State Regulations: Review state-specific requirements for notification or exposure
Inventory Status Worldwide: Included on Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Japan (ENCS), Korea (KECI), Philippines (PICCS)
Label Required: Name, batch number, supplier contact, standard hazard precautions per national rules
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