Manganese gluconate

Agent Name
Manganese gluconate
CAS Number
6485-39-8
Formula
C12-H22-Mn-O14
Major Category
Metals
Manganese gluconate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bis(D-gluconato-O(sup 1),O(sup 2)) manganese; D-Gluconic acid, manganese salt (2:1); Gluconic acid, manganese salt (2:1); Manganese D-gluconate; Manganese D-gluconate (1:2); Manganese(II) gluconate; Manganese, bis(D-gluconato-O1,O2)-, (T-4)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Dihydrate: Light pink or pink solid; [Hawley] Slightly pink powder or granules; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Dihydrate: Used as feed and food additive (dietary supplement) and in vitamin tablets; [Hawley]
Comments
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for use in foods; Manganese is poorly absorbed after ingestion, and acute toxicity is rare. [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Manganese" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction), 0.1 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction)
PEL (OSHA)
Ceiling(OSHA)=5 mg/m3, as Mn
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction), 0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction)

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Parkinsonism

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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