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Product Name: Acido Piruvico
Synonyms: Pyruvic Acid
Chemical Formula: C3H4O3
CAS Number: 127-17-3
Manufacturer: Laboratory or chemical supplier contact details required.
Uses: Commonly seen in biochemical research, food additives, and metabolic engineering.
Emergency Contact: Refer to local poison control center or available emergency contact provided by supplier.
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (Oral, Category 4), Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1)
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Corrosion
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors; wash hands thoroughly after handling; wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection; in case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection.
Chemical Name: Pyruvic Acid
Concentration: 100%
CAS Number: 127-17-3
Impurities/Additives: None noted for standard laboratory grade; always check with supplier for batch-specific contaminants.
Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath arise. Remove from exposure area if there are signs of respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical evaluation for burns or spots that are slow to heal.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally. Immediate medical attention is essential as damage may progress rapidly.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Call a doctor or poison control center for specific advice. Monitor for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
Fire Hazards: May emit acrid smoke and irritating fumes in fire settings. Thermal decomposition can result in carbon oxides.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Special Precautions: Cool containers with water spray to prevent pressure buildup and possible explosion.
Personal Protection: Use suitable personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety goggles, and face protection. Ensure proper ventilation in the affected area.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent substance from entering sewers, drains, or open water systems. Contain spills with inert material such as dry sand or earth.
Cleanup Procedures: Absorb with vermiculite or other non-combustible absorbent. Collect in properly labeled chemical waste containers and dispose following regulatory requirements.
Handling: Avoid inhalation and contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use only in designated chemical fume hoods or well-ventilated areas. Wear recommended PPE.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition, reducing agents, and incompatible substances such as strong bases and oxidizers. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid storage near strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents due to risk of hazardous reaction.
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood or local exhaust ventilation to reduce exposure.
Respiratory Protection: If vapor concentrations exceed safe limits, use NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirators.
Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves and lab coats.
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
Work Hygiene: Wash hands before breaks and at end of shift, even after removing gloves.
Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Odor: Sharp, pungent
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Approx. 1 (concentrated solution)
Melting Point: 11–13°C
Boiling Point: 165–166°C
Flash Point: 64°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Flammable liquid
Vapor Pressure: 0.4 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: 1.6 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 1.25 g/cm³
Solubility: Miscible with water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): -0.26
Decomposition Temperature: Not established
Viscosity: Not available for aqueous solution
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, but decomposes upon prolonged exposure to light and air.
Reactivity: Reacts violently with strong bases and oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, sources of ignition, light, moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide under fire conditions.
Polymerization: No notable risk of dangerous polymerization under normal conditions.
Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (rat): 320 mg/kg. May cause burns to digestive tract.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Exposure causes redness, pain, blistering with prolonged contact.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Damages eyes severely, which may result in vision loss.
Respiratory Sensitization: Vapor can irritate the respiratory tract, causing coughing and shortness of breath.
Chronic Toxicity: No data on repeated dose toxicity, mutagenicity, or carcinogenicity in available studies, but avoid unnecessary exposure.
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life at significant concentrations, with potential to disrupt local ecosystems when released in large amounts.
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable by microorganisms in soil and water, though acidification could affect local environments.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Does not significantly bioaccumulate in organisms.
Mobility in Soil: Very mobile, especially in water-rich environments, due to high solubility.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse with water; offer for recycling when possible; treat as hazardous waste.
Incineration: Use in licensed chemical incinerators equipped with scrubbers.
Do Not: Release to environment or drain.
UN Number: UN2821
Proper Shipping Name: Pyruvic acid
Transport Hazard Class(es): 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: II
DOT, IMDG, IATA Regulations: Complies with international and domestic standards; check specific carrier guidelines.
Special Transport Precautions: Avoid temperature extremes, keep packaging intact, and secure to avoid breakage or spillage.
TSCA: Listed on US Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory.
REACH: Importers and manufacturers in Europe may require registration; consult current database.
SARA Title III: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance; check for threshold planning quantities at your facility.
OSHA: Regulated as a hazardous chemical.
WHMIS (Canada): Classified as Class E (Corrosive material).
Label Elements: Hazard pictograms, signal words, and precautionary statements must appear on primary containers in workplace.
Other National Regulations: Comply with local occupational safety standards and notify authorities about significant spillages.
