Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Pyrogallol
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Pyrogallol
- CBnumber: CB6107909
- CAS: 87-66-1
- EINECS Number: 201-762-9
- Synonyms: C6H6O3;benzene-1,2,3-triol
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordWarning
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
Hazard statements
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Substance
- Product name: Pyrogallol
- Synonyms: C6H6O3;benzene-1,2,3-triol
- CAS: 87-66-1
- EC number: 201-762-9
- MF: C6H6O3
- MW: 126.11
General advice
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Hazardous combustion products
Carbon oxides
Specific extinguishing methods
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
NFPA 704
3
0
0
| HEALTH | 3 | Short exposure could cause serious temporary or moderate residual injury (e.g. liquid hydrogen, sulfuric acid, calcium hypochlorite, hexafluorosilicic acid) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Handling
Advice on safe handlingWork under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
13, Non Combustible Solids
Recommended storage temperature
2 - 8 °C
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Biological occupational exposure limits
Biological occupational exposure limits
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionrequired when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Filter type P3
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Eye/face protection
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Safety glasses
Skin and body protection
Safety glasses
protective clothing
Hand protection
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Full contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Splash contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Remarks
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Solubilitywater: soluble
- Physical stateVery Fine Crystalline Powder
- Appearancesolid
- ColorWhite
- OdorNo data available
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
- pH4-5 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
- Melting point/ range133 °C
- Boiling point/boiling range309 °C
- Flash point>230 °F
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)The product is not flammable.
- Flammability (liquids)No data available
- Burning rateNo data available
- Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Vapor pressure10 mm Hg ( 167.7 °C)
- Relative vapor density4.4 (vs air)
- Relative density1.112 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
- Density1.450 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Water solubility400 g/L (25 ºC)
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
- Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Flow timeNo data available
- Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
- Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Molecular weight126.11 g/mol
- Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
Reactivity
The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with: Metals Bases ammonium hydroxide antipyrine camphor phenol iodine potassium permanganate Heavy metal salts Strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid
no information available
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - 790 mg/kg
Remarks: (RTECS)
LDLo Oral - Human - 28 mg/kg
Remarks: (RTECS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: (RTECS)
LDLo Oral - Human - 28 mg/kg
Remarks: (RTECS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Remarks: No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Result: positive
Remarks: (National Toxicology Program)
Carcinogenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Result: positive
Remarks: (National Toxicology Program)
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
RTECS: UX2800000
Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis. Onset may be delayed 2 to 4 hours or longer., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thor- oughly investigated.
Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis. Onset may be delayed 2 to 4 hours or longer., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thor- oughly investigated.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
Pyrogallol:
Toxicity to fishLC50 (Danio rerio (zebra fish)): 41.8 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Remarks: (External MSDS)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 47.8 mg/l Exposure time: 24 h Remarks: (External MSDS)
Toxicity to microorganisms
EC50 (Pseudomonas putida): 3.8 mg/l Exposure time: 16 h Remarks: (External MSDS)
Persistence and degradability
Components:
Pyrogallol:
BiodegradabilityResult: Easily eliminable. Biodegradation: > 90 % Exposure time: 7 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 302B
ThOD
1,520 mg/g Remarks: (Lit.)
BOD/ThOD
1 % Remarks: (Lit.)
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
Pyrogallol:
BioaccumulationRemarks: No data available
Mobility in soil
Components:
Pyrogallol:
Stability in soilRemarks: No data available
Other adverse effects
Components:
Pyrogallol:
Additional ecological informationNo data available
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
Not regulated as a dangerous good
UN/ID No. : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : Not applicable
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : Not applicable
UN/ID No. : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : Not applicable
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : Not applicable
IMDG-Code
Not regulated as a dangerous good
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
EmS Code : Not applicable
Marine pollutant : no
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
EmS Code : Not applicable
Marine pollutant : no
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
JT/T 617
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Environmentally hazardous : no
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special precautions for user
Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management
Not applicable under SAWS
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export
Not applicable
Regulation on the Administration of Precursor Chemicals
Catalogue and Classification of Precursor Chemicals
Not listed
Full text of other abbreviations
ACGIH BEI AIIC - Australian Invent Transport by Land of Bra bw - Body weight; CMR Standard of the German List (Canada); ECx - Conc associated with x% respo Chemical Substances (Jap response; ERG - Emerge GLP - Good Laboratory P cer; IATA - International Construction and Equipm Half maximal inhibitory c tion; IECSC - Inventory o tional Maritime Dangerou Industrial Safety and H Standardisation; KECI - K tration to 50 % of a test (Median Lethal Dose); MA lution from Ships; MERC of Dangerous Goods; n.o. - No Observed (Adverse) fect Level; NOELR - No Norm; NTP - National Toxi icals; OECD - Organisatio fice of Chemical Safety a and Toxic substance; PIC stances; (Q)SAR - (Quant (EC) No 1907/2006 of th Registration, Evaluation, Accelerating Decompositi Chemical Substance Inve Thailand Existing Chemica States); UN - United Nat Transport of Dangerous WHMIS - Workplace HazarACGIH - Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ry of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency for il
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
- Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN nstitute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances ntration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate se
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New n)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate cy Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
actice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Canir Transport Association
IBC - International Code for the nt of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 ncentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL alth Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for rea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concenopulation
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population POL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- SUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport . - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC ffect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Efbservable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official Mexican ology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemfor Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Ofd Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative S - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Subtative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation European Parliament and of the Council concerning the uthorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Selfn Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan tory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI s Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United ons
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the oods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
ous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency for il
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
- Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN nstitute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances ntration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate se
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New n)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate cy Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
actice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Canir Transport Association
IBC - International Code for the nt of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 ncentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL alth Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for rea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concenopulation
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population POL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- SUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport . - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC ffect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Efbservable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official Mexican ology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemfor Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Ofd Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative S - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Subtative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation European Parliament and of the Council concerning the uthorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Selfn Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan tory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI s Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United ons
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the oods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
ous Materials Information System
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
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