Product Name: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
Chemical Family: Quinone Derivative
Molecular Formula: C14H6N2O8
Molecular Weight: 330.21 g/mol
CAS Number: 72909-34-3
Synonyms: PQQ, methoxatin
Recommended Uses: Research, biochemical studies
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Classification: Eye irritant, possible skin irritant, not classified as carcinogenic
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes moderate eye irritation, may cause mild skin irritation, dust inhalation can result in respiratory tract discomfort
Pictogram: Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, prevent dust formation, use only in well-ventilated areas
Other Hazards: Not known to present long-term ecological risks unless released in bulk quantities
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact
Target Organs: Eye tissue, mucous membranes
Chemical Name: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
Concentration: greater than 98% by weight
CAS Number: 72909-34-3
Impurities: Not significant at reporting thresholds
Stabilizing Additives: Not present in pure substance
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for at least 10 minutes under running water, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, obtain medical attention if irritation occurs
Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical help if symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention if adverse health effects occur
Symptoms: Eye redness, mild skin rash, short-term coughing
Advice to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively; no special antidotes indicated
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Avoid water jets directed at container crack
Specific Hazards: Incomplete combustion may generate carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Protective Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, wear full protective suit
Special Procedures: Cool containers with water spray from a safe distance
Explosion Data: Product is not considered explosive under normal conditions
Personal Precautions: Avoid raising dust, ventilate area, use personal protective equipment (goggles, gloves, dust mask)
Environmental Precautions: Prevent substance from entering drains, waterways, or soil
Methods for Clean up: Vacuum or sweep up spilled product using non-sparking tools, transfer to a labeled waste container for disposal, wash spill site with water after material pickup is complete
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene, avoid ingestion or inhalation, minimize dust generation and accumulation, keep containers tightly closed when not in use
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials, protect from moisture and light
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases
Bulk Storage: Maintain container tightly closed; avoid prolonged storage at elevated temperatures
Special Handling Procedures: Employ usual measures for substances with possible dust hazards
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits for PQQ
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood or local exhaust to control airborne dust
Personal Protection: Safety glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), protective clothing to reduce skin contact, NIOSH-approved respiratory protection if dust formation likely
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling; do not eat or drink during product use
Environmental Controls: Avoid discharge to the environment, comply with local emissions regulations
Appearance: Red to dark red crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless or slight organic odor
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not determined in aqueous solution
Melting Point / Freezing Point: Greater than 300°C (decomposition)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable under standard conditions
Explosive Limits: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in DMSO and methanol
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Approx. 300°C
Density: Not reported
Viscosity: Not relevant (solid form)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal lab conditions, light- and heat-sensitive over extended periods
Reactivity: Low under recommended handling practices
Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, prolonged exposure to light
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides when combusted; no hazardous polymerization observed
Acute Toxicity: Estimated oral LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg/kg (low toxicity)
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: May cause mild temporary irritation
Eye Damage / Irritation: Moderate irritation possible
Respiratory Sensitization: Not anticipated at normal concentrations
Chronic Toxicity: No studies indicate significant long-term effects
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No evidence in existing literature
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse reproductive effects observed
Potential Effects of Overexposure: Eye pain, mild skin redness, sneezing, throat discomfort
Other Health Hazards: None known at research exposure levels
Ecotoxicity: No quantified ecological toxicity data available; not expected to pose significant risk in small laboratory releases
Persistence and Degradability: Substance may degrade slowly in soil and water through microbial activity
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, based on structural features of PQQ
Mobility in Soil: Expected moderate mobility with potential leaching in sandy soils if spillage occurs
Environmental Fate: Limited data, general environmental exposure should be minimized
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release in waterways due to theoretical oxidative stress effects in aquatic life when present in bulk
Product Disposal Methods: Dispose of content and container according to federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Waste Treatment: Use incineration or chemical disposal as allowed by legislation
Empty Container Precautions: Rinse containers, then manage as chemical waste
Unused Product: Send to licensed hazardous waste facility, avoid landfill disposal
Contaminated Packaging: Handle as chemical waste; follow site chemical hygiene protocol
UN Number: Not regulated for ground, air, or sea transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not hazardous as per transport regulations
Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Label: None required
Special Precautions: Prevent container damage, avoid direct sunlight during shipment
Transport in Bulk: Observe standard laboratory chemical transport procedures
United States (OSHA): Not regulated under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Status: Listed as research chemical, not for commercial use without approval
Europe (REACH): Not registered for commercial distribution
Canada (DSL/NDSL): Not listed
Other Regulatory Info: Reference national chemical control and safety agencies for status in specific countries
Labeling Requirements: Laboratory use only, use PPE
Restrictions: For research and development use only, not for food, drug, or household use
