SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tannic acid
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Tannic acid
Other Names:
Synonyms
Product Number(s):
403040, C081 N
CAS Number:
1401-55-4
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Ingestion - Can occur if the chemical contaminates food, hands, or is swallowed accidentally.
Inhalation - Possible when dust or powder becomes airborne and is breathed in.
Skin contact (dermal absorption) - Can enter through the skin, especially with prolonged contact.
Eye contact - Not a systemic entry route but important because it can cause eye irritation.
Inhalation - Possible when dust or powder becomes airborne and is breathed in.
Skin contact (dermal absorption) - Can enter through the skin, especially with prolonged contact.
Eye contact - Not a systemic entry route but important because it can cause eye irritation.
Human Health
Inhalation:
No information available.
Ingestion:
No information available.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Environment
No information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Tannin
Gallotannin
1401-55-4
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Inhalation
After inhalation: fresh air.
Skin Contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Eye Contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Dry powder.
HAZCHEM
Carbon oxides
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and clean 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.
For disposal see section 13.
For disposal see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
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).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Body protection
Respiratory protection
required 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.
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.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
light brown Powder with lumps
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Vapour Pressure
Density
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Solubility
Specific Gravity of Density
Flash Point
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Ignition Temperature
Formula
C76H52O46
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Eye contact
Skin contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Toxicity and irritation
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Persistence and degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Other adverse effects
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Carbon oxides
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
UN Number
Proper shipping name
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Environmental hazard
Special precautions for users
Additional information
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Other Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
11 March 2026
Comments
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.