Product Name: Lactone Gluconate
Other Names: Glucono Delta Lactone, D-Gluconic acid delta-lactone
CAS Number: 90-80-2
Recommended Uses: Food additive, leavening agent, acidifier in foods and pharmaceuticals
Supplier: [To be filled by distributor or manufacturer]
Emergency Contact: [To be filled by distributor or manufacturer]
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Hazard Statements: May cause mild skin and eye irritation in high concentrations
Pictogram: None required under normal use
Signal Word: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhaling dust; wear eye protection when handling large quantities
Potential Health Effects: Irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory tract from dust; ingestion in typical quantities not expected to cause harm
Chemical Name: Glucono Delta Lactone
Synonyms: GDL, D-Gluconic acid delta-lactone
CAS Number: 90-80-2
Concentration: 99% or higher
Impurities: Trace amounts of gluconic acid, water
Eye Contact: Flush with water for fifteen minutes; remove contacts if present and easy to do; seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing; seek medical attention if irritation develops
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; if symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath persist, seek medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; drink water to dilute; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention for large or deliberate ingestion
Most Important Symptoms: Mild irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam
Hazards from Combustion: Combustion may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Protective Equipment: Firefighters require self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Other Advice: Prevent runoff from entering drains or waterways when fighting fire
Personal Precautions: Wear eye protection, gloves, dust mask when dealing with large spills
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, surface water, or soil in significant quantities
Methods for Clean-Up: Sweep up without creating dust; place in suitable, labeled container for disposal; use water to clean residue after pickup
Other Considerations: Ventilate area after spill; avoid direct contact with skin or eyes
Handling: Handle in well-ventilated areas; avoid creating or breathing dust; use clean, dry tools; avoid contact with eyes and skin
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in cool, dry place; store out of direct sunlight and away from sources of moisture; keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers
Incompatible Substances: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Special Requirements: Store food-grade product separately from industrial chemicals
Exposure Limits: No exposure limits set by OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation for bulk handling to keep dust levels below nuisance thresholds
Personal Protection: Wear safety glasses with side-shields; use dust mask; neoprene or nitrile gloves recommended for prolonged skin contact
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling; remove contaminated clothing; launder work clothes regularly to avoid skin exposure
Other Controls: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in handling area
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH (1% solution): Approx. 3.5
Melting Point: 151–153°C
Solubility in Water: 59 g/100 ml at 25°C
Relative Density: 1.54 (water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable (non-flammable)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: > 150°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat, open flames, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids and bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Polymerization: Will not occur under proper storage or handling
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) > 7,640 mg/kg; considered non-toxic in standard quantities
Skin Contact: Mild irritation with prolonged, repeated contact
Eye Contact: May cause irritation or redness
Inhalation: Dust can irritate respiratory tract; symptoms include coughing, sneezing
Ingestion: Not expected to cause harm in food-grade amounts
Chronic Effects: No known significant effects or hazards
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence found according to available studies
Ecotoxicity: Not classified as hazardous to aquatic environments; rapidly biodegradable
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable by microorganisms
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, due to high water solubility and rapid degradation
Mobility in Soil: High mobility; may leach through soil, but rapidly broken down
Other Adverse Effects: No long-term environmental hazards identified
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of unused material according to local, regional, national, and international regulations
Unused Product: Can often be flushed with copious quantities of water to wastewater treatment system if permitted
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly before disposal; recycle if possible
Restrictions: Do not dispose in household waste or release into environment above regulatory thresholds
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Keep dry during transport; secure containers to avoid shifting
Environmental Hazards: Not an environmental hazard in transport quantities
International Inventories: Listed in TSCA (US), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia), ENCS (Japan), Korea, Philippines
Food Additive Regulations: Approved as a food additive by U.S. FDA (21 CFR 184.1318), EU (E575), JECFA
Hazard Symbols/Labeling: Not required based on current regulatory thresholds
Worker Protection: No special labeling for workplace required in most jurisdictions
REACH Registration: Exempt from registration
Other Regulatory Notes: Product handled and registered for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical use in multiple regions
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