Product Name: Vegan Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate USP/FCC
Chemical Name: Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate
Synonyms: Calcium D-gluconate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 18016-24-5
EC Number: 241-900-3
Recommended Use: Nutritional supplement, food additive, pharmaceutical ingredient
Supplier Information: Manufacturer/distributor details available on shipping documentation
Emergency Contact: Emergency phone provided on shipping documentation
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS or OSHA standards
Label Elements: No signal word, hazard statements, or pictograms required
Physical Hazards: Negligible fire or explosion hazard; dust may cause minor irritation
Health Hazards: May irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract on direct contact; ingestion of large amounts could cause gastrointestinal upset
Environmental Hazards: Expected to be low hazard for environment; not classified as hazardous under relevant regulations
Chemical Identity: Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 18016-24-5
EC Number: 241-900-3
Concentration: 100% (pure substance)
Impurities/Additives: None relevant at levels qualifying for hazard classification
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, support breathing as needed; seek medical attention for persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water and mild soap, remove contaminated clothing; get medical help if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; seek medical attention if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water if conscious, do not induce vomiting; get medical help if large amounts ingested or symptoms appear
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation, redness, discomfort in eyes, skin, or respiratory tract
Medical Attention: Show this safety data sheet to the responding medical personnel
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: None identified for this substance
Specific Hazards: Product decomposes above 140°C, may generate carbon oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, calcium oxides
Special Procedures: Keep containers cool, avoid dust dispersal, prevent runoff
Personal Precautions: Use suitable personal protective equipment to avoid eye and skin contact, minimize dust generation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release to drains and surface water, isolate and ventilate spill area
Methods for Cleanup: Sweep up and collect with non-sparking tools, place in suitable container for disposal, rinse residues with water, avoid raising dust
Reference to Other Sections: See Section 8 for personal protection, Section 13 for disposal
Handling Procedures: Use adequate ventilation, avoid creating and breathing dust, wear personal protective equipment for eye, skin, and respiratory protection; wash hands thoroughly after handling
Safe Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original container, in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from strong acids and oxidizers, protect from moisture and incompatible substances
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, oxidizing agents
Special Handling Advice: Use clean, dry utensils and avoid contamination of container
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for calcium gluconate by OSHA, ACGIH, or NIOSH
Engineering Controls: Work in area with local exhaust or general ventilation to minimize airborne dust
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses/goggles, laboratory gloves, dust mask/respirator if airborne concentrations exceed minimal levels, lab coat or suitable work clothing
Hygiene Measures: Maintain good housekeeping, avoid eating or drinking while handling, wash thoroughly after use
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder or granules
Odor: Odorless
pH (1% solution): 6.5 – 8.5
Melting Point: Begins to decompose above 140°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility (Water): Approximately 3 g/100 mL at 25°C
Density: 1.55 g/cm³ (approximate)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Partition coefficient (log Kow): Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flashpoint: Not flammable
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Molecular Formula: C12H22CaO14·H2O
Molecular Weight: 448.39 g/mol
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, extreme heat, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizers; reacts to form gluconic acid and calcium salts
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, calcium oxides under high temperature or fire conditions
Polymerization: Does not undergo dangerous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity by oral and dermal routes; LD50 (oral, rat) > 10,000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild, transient irritation on direct contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Dust or concentrated solutions may cause irritation or redness
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified as respiratory sensitizer; excessive dust may irritate mucous membranes
Skin Sensitization: Not expected based on available information
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive hazard effects identified in available data
Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure unlikely to cause adverse effects, use best hygiene practices during prolonged handling
Other Information: Product widely used in food and pharmaceutical applications; rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions reported
Ecotoxicity: Product is not classified as hazardous to the environment; low aquatic toxicity expected
Persistence and Degradability: Rapidly biodegrades in the environment due to sugar moiety
Bioaccumulative Potential: No risk of bioaccumulation, consumed and metabolized by living organisms
Mobility in Soil: Soluble in water, expected to have high mobility, unlikely to accumulate in environmental compartments
Other Adverse Effects: Not likely to cause significant environmental harm at normal release levels
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations; product not classified as hazardous waste
Recommended Disposal: Dilute small quantities in water, flush to sanitary sewer if consistent with local requirements; or send to approved landfill or incineration
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers, recycle or dispose as non-hazardous waste as permitted by regulations
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated for transport (non-hazardous)
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: Not a marine pollutant
Transport Precautions: Prevent package damage, keep tightly closed and dry throughout shipping
TSCA: Listed on United States TSCA Inventory
FDA: Approved for use as a food additive, Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status
EU (EINECS): Listed on European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
Canada (DSL): Listed
Other Regulations: Not subject to SARA Title III, CERCLA, or California Proposition 65; no special labeling requirements under OSHA HazCom Standard
Workplace/Worksafe: No restrictions for occupational use beyond labor protection regulations
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