International Chemical Safety Cards

GALLIC ACID ICSC: 1174
GALLIC ACID
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
C7H6O5/C6H2(OH)3COOH
Molecular mass: 170.1
CAS # 149-91-7
RTECS # LW7525000
ICSC # 1174
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 STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
Dry. Keep in the dark.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 1174 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

GALLIC ACID ICSC: 1174

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
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.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Sublimation point: 210°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7 		Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 1.1
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1174 GALLIC ACID
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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