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GALLIC ACID ICSC: 1174
October 1994
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
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CAS # 149-91-7 C 7H 6O 5/C 6H 2(OH) 3COOH
RTECS # LW7525000 Molecular mass: 170.1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID /    FIRE FIGHTING   
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


Inhalation
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give plenty of water to drink. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Dry. Keep in the dark.

IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Sublimation point: 210°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 1.1
 

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA


NOTES


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