GALLIC ACID

Safety Data Sheet
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Effective Date: January 1, 2025	
1. PRODUCT: Syn:  3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid  CAS No.: 149-91-7 E-C No.:205-749-9 Weight:  170.12g/mol 		Formula: C7H6O5

2. HAZARDS: GHS: Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3) respiratory system. 
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Signal Word:         WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENT: H315: Causes skin irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.  
 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: P261: Avoid breathing dust/spray/fumes/mist/vapors.  P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear PPE P302+P352: If on skin: wash with plenty of soap/water P304+P340+P312: If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call Poison/Center/doctor if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contacts if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. P332 +P337+P313: If skin or eye irritation occurs: get medical advice P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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

3. COMPOSITION / INFO: 
Chemical 				 CAS No.	 	Percent		
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid	                149-91-7               90-100%             

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 min.  Skin: Rinse with plenty of soap & water. 
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  Consult a physician. Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info:  wear a self-contained breathing apparatus if necessary. Hazards: Carbon oxides
Extinguishing:  Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.

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 off-white powder Melting Pt:  251°C (484˚F) 

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: RTECS: LW7525000	LD50/LC50: Oral, rabbit:  LD50 = 5 gm/kg
Carcinogenicity:  Not in ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Mutagenicity:  Cytogenetic analysis.	

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: Not regulated.

15. REGULATORY: SARA  311/312: None
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ/RQ.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
STATE CAS#149-91-7 is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL. 
PA & NJ Right to Know:	3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid  CAS#149-91-7
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# 149-91-7: 1
Canada – DSL/NDSLCAS# 149-91-7 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.