GALLIC ACID MONOHYDRATE

Safety Data Sheet
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Effective Date: January 1, 2025	
1. PRODUCT: Syn:  3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid CAS No.: 5995-86-8 E-C No.:205-749-9 Weight:  188.13g/mol 		Formula: C7H6O5.H2O

2. HAZARDS ID: GHS Class:	Not hazardous substance or mixture.

HMIS Class: Health hazard  1, Flammability   1,  Physical hazards   0			
NFPA Rating: Health hazard  1, Fire     1, Reactivity hazard   0
2.3: Other Hazards: none

3. COMPOSITION / INFO ON INGREDIENTS: 
Chemical 				 CAS No.	 	Percent		
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid	                   5995-86-8                90-100%                 

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water.   Skin: Rinse with plenty of soap & water. 
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  
Physician: Treat symptomatically & supportively. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info:  Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus if necessary. Hazards: Carbon oxides Extinguishing:  Use water spray, dry chem, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Flash Pt:  250˚C (482˚F). 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Info:  Use proper PPE as indicted in Section 8. Spills/Leaks:  Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.  Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the PPE Section.  Avoid generating dusty conditions.  Provide ventilation.

7.  HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation.  Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.  Avoid ingestion and inhalation.  Use with adequate ventilation. Storage:  Store in a tightly closed container.  Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.  Store protected from light.

8. EXPOSURE: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.  Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Chemical 			ACGIH			NIOSH		OSHA-Final / Vacated PEL’s
Gallic acid			None listed		None listed	     None listed

PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protective regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile. Clothing:  Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:  Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.  Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: Appearance:  White to beige powder. Melting Pt:  252°C (486˚F) Flash Pt: 250°C

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY: Stability:  Stable at room temp in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Avoid:  Incompatibles, Exposure to air and moisture.  Light sensitive. Incompatibilities:  Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acid chlorides & anhydrides. Haz Decomp:  see section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO:  RTECS: LW7525000	LD50/LC50: Oral, rabbit:  LD50 = 5 gm/kg
Carcinogenicity:  Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.    Mutagenicity & toxicity: Hamster/rat ovary cysts

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO:  N/A

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.  US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40CFR Parts 261.3.  Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. 
RCRA P-Series:  None listed RCRA U-Series:  None listed.

14.  TRANSPORT INFO: Not regulated.

15. REGULATORY INFO: SARA  311/312: None.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Haz None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ/RQ.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
STATE CAS#5995-86-8 is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL. 
Pa & NJ Right to Know:	3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid  CAS#5995-86-8
California Prop.65: None of the chemicals are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazardous Symbols: XI    WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 5995-86-8: 1
Canada – DSL/NDSLCAS# 5995-86-8 is listed on Canada’s DSL List.
Canada – WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B. is not listed on Canada’s Ingredient Disclosure List.

16. DISCLAIMER INFO: DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEY CORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.