Product Name: Potassium Gluconate Anhydrous
Synonyms: Potassium D-gluconate, Gluconic acid, potassium salt
Chemical Formula: C6H11KO7
CAS Number: 299-27-4
EC Number: 206-077-6
Relevant Uses: Food supplement, pharmaceutical excipient, mineral fortification
Supplier Identification: Manufacturer’s address and contact number available on product packaging
Emergency Contact: Emergency phone numbers listed with supplier, poison control center
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Main Hazards: Fine dust may irritate eyes, skin, respiratory tract; excessive intake may affect potassium balance in the body
Pictograms: None required
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild skin and eye irritation;
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, use in well-ventilated area
Chemical Identity: Potassium Gluconate Anhydrous
Purity: 99% minimum (USP/FCC specifications)
Impurities: Water (less than 1%), other organic salts, trace minerals below FCC thresholds
Allergens: Free from animal-derived sources, common allergens, and GMOs
Vegan Status: Confirmed plant-based starting materials and processing aids
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, support breathing, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, consult physician if irritation appears
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, seek medical help if irritation develops
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink plenty of water, do not induce vomiting, consult health professional
General Advice: Show this sheet to medical personnel, monitor symptoms until resolved
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: None specified for this material
Specific Hazards During Fire: Produces potassium oxide and carbon oxides if burned; dust may increase explosivity in confined spaces
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear
Firefighting Instructions: Remove containers from fire if safe, control runoff to prevent environmental contamination
Personal Protection: Use proper PPE for skin, eyes, and respiratory protection; avoid dust formation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to drains, surface or groundwater
Spillage Procedure: Sweep or scoop up spilled product with minimal dust, place in suitable container for disposal; clean surfaces with water
Waste Handling: Collect and dispose of in accordance with local regulations
Safe Handling: Avoid generation and inhalation of dust; wash hands after use; don’t eat or drink while handling
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original containers, keep dry, cool, away from strong acids, moisture, and direct sunlight
Incompatibilities: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and acids
Special Requirements: Maintain separation from food or feed products not intended to be mixed
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established specifically for potassium gluconate; use general nuisance dust exposure guideline (10 mg/m³ for total dust)
Respiratory Protection: Use approved particulate respirators if dust concentration exceeds recommended levels
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves
Skin Protection: Wear lab coat or similar protective clothing
Ventilation: Process in areas with adequate general or local exhaust ventilation
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after handling the product
Appearance: Fine, white to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 234.25 g/mol
pH (1% solution): 7.5 – 9.5
Melting Point: Decomposes above 180°C
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
Bulk Density: 0.65 – 0.75 g/cm³
Flash Point: Not flammable
Explosivity: Non-explosive in bulk, dust may cause air/dust explosion in confined spaces
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions of use and storage
Reactivity: No hazardous reactions under normal conditions
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Excess moisture, high temperature, formation of airborne dust
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases potassium oxides and carbon oxides on burning
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity; oral LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: No evidence of mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, or reproductive toxicity from available data
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Irritation: May cause mild and reversible irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory tract
Other Health Effects: High ingestion may disturb potassium/sodium balance, especially in those with kidney or cardiac issues; unlikely at recommended dosages
Ecotoxicity: Product considered low hazard to aquatic life due to low toxicity and rapid biodegradability
Persistence & Degradability: Readily biodegradable by natural processes
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility: Highly soluble in water; can migrate in moist soils
Other Environmental Effects: Avoid large releases to surface water to prevent local changes in potassium concentrations
WGK: 1 (slightly hazardous to water, German water hazard classification)
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose material in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations; non-hazardous waste
Disposal of Packaging: Reuse or recycle bags and drums where facilities exist; otherwise dispose as non-hazardous waste
Special Precautions: Do not allow disposal into natural waterways or sewers in bulk without proper dilution and authorization
Recommended Disposal: Incinerate in approved facility or landfill if permitted
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for transport
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Keep dry during transport, protect from physical damage
Marine Pollutant: No
TSCA Status: Listed on US TSCA inventory
DSL Status: Listed on Canadian DSL
FDA Status: Permitted for use as a food additive (21 CFR 184.1622)
EU Regulations: Allowed as food additive (E577); REACH-exempted use as food, supplement, or pharmaceutical
Labelling Requirements: Generally not required as hazardous material; ingredient declaration required on food, pharmaceutical, and supplement labels
Other Regulatory Listings: No restrictions under GHS/OSHA
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