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Product Name: Sodium Succinate Dibasic Hexahydrate
Chemical Formula: C4H4Na2O4·6H2O
Other Known Names: Disodium Succinate Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 6106-21-4
Uses: Often relied on for buffering in biochemical systems, supplementing in food processing, and lending itself to some pharmaceutical formulations. In the lab, someone popping open a bottle of this salt expects a solid, crystalline powder that dissolves pretty easily in water.
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under most global chemical frameworks
Pictogram: No standard hazard symbols needed
Main Hazards: Overexposure can cause mild skin or eye irritation, nothing severe or sudden. Inhalation might provoke a cough or throat tickle. Eating a pinch is unwise but doesn’t pose grave threats unless ingested in large quantities.
Chronic Effects: There’s no stack of evidence for long-term problems, which lets most folks breathe easy when using this material for routine work.
Precautionary Statements: Keep out of reach of kids and those prone to touching their faces, just in case.
Main Ingredient: Sodium Succinate Dibasic Hexahydrate
Purity: Usually found at 99% or higher
Additives: None intentionally blended into standard chemical bottles. No extra fillers kicking around in a reputable source.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with clean water for several minutes. Most cases clear up fast—no need to panic. If someone’s eye turns red or stays irritated, check with a healthcare provider.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. No need for fancy treatments unless a rash appears, which is rare.
Inhalation: Move outside for fresh air. Coughing fades quick unless exposed to large dust clouds.
Ingestion: Drink water to dilute in the stomach. Seek medical help for big doses or odd symptoms.
Advice to Physician: Treat symptoms as they come; the chemical isn’t known for causing dangerous reactions.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam based on what’s handy.
Specific Hazards: This salt doesn’t fuel fires and resists burning. No need to worry about explosive hazards.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should stick with standard gear in case of smoke or fumes, though burning sodium salts tend to put off a basic smell as they decompose.
Personal Protection: Dust mask and gloves do the trick for most spills. Goggle up if working in tight spaces.
Environmental Precautions: Brush up piles with care to stop powder drifting into drains or open water, though this compound doesn’t count as a major environmental threat.
Clean-up Methods: Scoop up as much as possible, bag it, and mop the area with a damp cloth for leftovers.
Handling: Scoop and weigh using basic lab hygiene. Wear gloves and avoid raising dust clouds.
Storage: Stock in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and ventilated spot. Moisture turns this powder into sticky clumps, which makes measuring and mixing awkward.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid mixing with strong acids; the salt reacts to make succinic acid and can splatter if handled carelessly.
Engineering Controls: Open windows or switch on the fume hood for big mixing sessions.
Personal Protection: Gloves, safety glasses, dust mask for long jobs. Street clothes work for brief jobs, but no one wants white powder on their pants.
Exposure Limits: None set by OSHA or ACGIH, a sign of low risk compared to stronger chemicals.
Appearance: White, crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point: Breakdown starts near 120°C; not much lower unless mixed with acids
Solubility: Dissolves in water with little fuss
pH: About 7 to 9 for a standard 0.1M solution
Other Notable Properties: Stable under normal conditions, which adds peace of mind for regular lab staff
Stability: Remains steady in a clean, closed bottle. High temps or lots of moisture will degrade it with time.
Reactivity: Barely reacts with other common lab salts or solvents. Strong acids may produce heat and a whiff of succinic acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: At high temperatures, basic sodium oxides could form—not a risk under routine use.
Incompatible Materials: Mixing with oxidizers or acids can lead to side reactions, so keep containers separate.
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation
Acute Effects: Minor irritation possible for sensitive people. Swallowing a bit causes occasional stomach upset.
Chronic Effects: Repeated low-level contact hasn’t shown long-term health problems in studies.
LD50 (oral, rat): Above 4,000 mg/kg, putting it in the low-hazard category.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a cancer risk by any major health or environmental agency.
Aquatic Toxicity: No strong evidence points to toxic effects on fish or plants at working concentrations. Heavy releases should be avoided.
Persistence and Degradability: Sodium succinate breaks down over weeks in natural soil and water.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Doesn’t build up in animal tissue.
Mobility in Soil: Water soluble, spreads in wet ground but flushes out quickly with rain.
Waste Management: Small amounts cleared out with regular lab trash if local rules allow. Larger discarded batches should follow hazardous waste collection for safety.
Avoid Discharge: Lab drains and open soil stay cleaner when this buffer is swept or bagged instead of rinsed away.
Reuse: Sometimes possible if purity holds and no cross-contamination occurs; always double check before reusing leftovers.
UN Number: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not a dangerous good under road, air, or sea travel standards
Packing Group: None, giving peace of mind for couriers and lab supply drivers.
Safety Precautions: Tightly closed jars keep powder from leaking and stop clumping during shipment.
Regulatory Status: No major restrictions on use, storage, or shipping in North America, Europe, or Asia.
SARA Title III (Section 313): Not listed
California Prop 65: Not on the list of known reproductive or cancer hazards.
REACH Status: Not classified as a substance of very high concern.
Community Right-to-Know: Only basic reporting applies; no need to declare in most bulk chemical purchases.
