Product Identification

Product Name

Riboflavin-5-phosphate sodium

Synonyms

Riboflavin-5'-(dihydrogen phosphate), monosodium salt
Riboflavin-5'-(sodium hydrogen phosphate)

CAS

130-40-5

Formula

C17H20N4NaO9P

Molecular Weight

478.33

EINECS

204-988-6

Beilstein/Gmelin

4106529

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Yellow, crystalline solid.

Solubility in water

Soluble.

Usage

Dietary supplement.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention.

Inhalation

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.

Eyes

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

This material is a dust or may produce dust. Breathing small amounts of this material is not likely to be harmful.

Skin

Unlikely to cause skin irritation or injury.

Eyes

Dust can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.

Ingestion

Swallowing this material is not likely to be harmful.

Hazards

Dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.

Respirators

3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator.

Exposure Effects

This material can form dust which may cause skin or mucous membrane irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and swelling. Although they may cause respiratory tract irritation, nuisance dusts do not form scar tissue or affect the structure of air spaces in the lungs. Their effects on the tissues are potentially reversible.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Extinguish fire using regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases, calcium, metal salts.

Decomposition

Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, toxic fumes.