CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 Description
Product Name D-Ribose
Supplier: Cambridge Commodities Limited
59 Lancaster Way Business Park, ELY, Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW. Tel: 01353 667258. email: QC@C-C-L.COM
Section 2 Ingredients/Identity Information
Components CAS Number
D-Ribose 50-69-1
Section 3 Possible Hazards
Inhalation This material is a dust or may produce dust. Breathing small amounts is
not likely to be harmful
Skin Contact Can cause irritation 鈥? symptoms include redness, burning and swelling of
skin
Eye Contact Dust can cause irritation 鈥? symptoms include stinging, redness and
swelling
Ingestion Not likely to be harmful
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Symptoms of Exposure May include: mouth and throat irritation (soreness, dry or scratchy feeling,
coughing)
Other Health Effects 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.
Primary Routes of Entry Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact
Section 4 Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids
apart. Seek immediate medical attention
Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention
Swallowing First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek medical
attention
Inhalation If symptoms develop, move away from exposure into fresh air, and seek
medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Hazardous Products of Combustion May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
Fire and Explosion Hazards Organic dusts can form explosive mixtures in the air
Extinguishing Media Foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Fire Fighting Instructions Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in
the positive pressure demand mode. Use chemical resistant personal
protective equipment
NFPA Rating Health 鈥? 0 Flammability 鈥? 0 Reactivity - 0
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
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
Section 7 Precautions for Safe Handling and Storage
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product
residues (vapour, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. Use
good personal hygiene practices 鈥? wash hands before eating/drinking etc, and remove soiled clothing and
wash before re-use. Shower after contact with material
Storage recommendations Store in a cool, dry place at 75掳F or lower
Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Measures Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to
maintain exposure below level of overexposure
Respiratory Protection 3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended, or a
NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator
Hand/Body Protection Wear resistant gloves such as latex
Eye Protection Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state Fine Powder
State Solid
Colour White
Odour Characteristic
pH Value No data
Boiling Point No data
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Data
Hazardous Polymerisation Product will not undergo hazardous polymerisation
Chemical Stability Stable
Incompatibility No data
Hazardous Decomposition Products May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
Section 11 Toxicological Information
No data available
Section 12 Ecological Information
No data available
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Dispose of with other normal, solid waste
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Section 14 Transport Information
DOT Description Non-regulated by D.O.T.
NOS Component None
RQ (Reportable Quantity) Not applicable
Section 15 Regulatory Information
International Regulations Not determined
Section 16 Other Information
This advice is given by Cambridge Commodities Ltd., who accept no legal liability for it. The information
contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products
from the point of view of safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific
properties.
We confirm that the above is a true copy of the original manufacturer鈥檚/supplier鈥檚 Material Safety Data
Sheet.
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD
2005
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
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