EMS CATALOG NO: 21600
PRODUCT NAME: Sucrose
DATE: 09/18/2001
PAGE NUMBER: One of 5
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Sucrose
PRODUCT NAME:
CAS NO: 57-50-1
SYNONYMS: Sugar
FORMULA: C12H22O11
FORMULA WGT: 342.30
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INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS: CAS#: % TVL
SUCROSE 57-50-1 100 Exposure limits: OSHA PEL FINAL.8H TWA
5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction): NIOSH
REL to sucrose, respirable fraction-air:
10H TWA 5 mg/m3
TOXICITY VALUES OF THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
SUCROSE: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 29700 mg/kg (Rat).
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PHYSICAL DATA
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PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
APPEARANCE/ODOR: White crystals - Odorless
pH(1% soln/water): N/A
ODOR THRESHOLD: N/A
0% @ 21oC
PERCENT VOLATILE:
Decomposes at 180-186oC
FREEZING POINT:
BOILING POINT: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.587(H20=1)
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
H2O/OIL DIST. COEFF.: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in cold water.
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FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
AUTOIGNITION: N/A
FIRE DEGRADATION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides (CO,CO2). Hydrocarbons.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING PROCEDURES:
Use DRY chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water spray. Wear
adequate personal protection to prevent contact with material or
its combustion products. Self contained breathing apparatus with
a full facepiece operated in a pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
This material in powder form is capable of creating a dust
explosion. Contact with oxidizers may cause fire and/or
explosion. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
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TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion and inhalation.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: May be harmful by ingestion, inhalation,
or by skin absorption.
EYE: This product may cause irritation due to abrasive action.
SKIN: May cause irritation.
INHALATION: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
INGESTION: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal
disturbances.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE:
HUMAN: Passes through the placenta, excreted in maternal milk. To the
best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicity of
this substance has not been fully investigated.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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EYE CONTACT: Wash eyes and skin with copious quantities of water for
at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and
lower eyelids. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water if irritation occurs.
INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air. Administer approved
oxygen supply if breathing is difficult. Administer
artificial respiration or CPR if breathing has ceased.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION:
If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Call a physician.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing.
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: High temperatures, sparks, open flames and
all other sources of ignition.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxidizing agents, acids, bases.
REACTION PRODUCTS: Not available.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN CASE OF SPILL AND LEAK:
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy
rubber gloves.
SPILL AND LEAK:
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Sweep up and place in
container for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and
wash spill site after material pick up is complete. DO NOT touch
spilled material.
WASTE DISPOSAL: According to all applicable regulations.
STORAGE AND HANDLING:
Store in a cool place away from heated areas, sparks, and flame.
Store in a well ventilated area. Store away from incompatible materials. Do not add any
other material to the container. Do not wash down the drain. Do not breathe dust. Keep
container tightly
closed and dry. Manipulate in a well ventilated area or under an adequate fume hood.
Avoid raising dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
or on clothing. Wash well after use. In accordance with good storage
and handling practices. Do not allow smoking and food consumptions while handling.
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PROTECTIVE MEASURES
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Splash goggles. Impervious gloves, apron, coveralls, and/or
other resistant protective clothing. sufficient to protect skin.
Wear an effective dust mask, if dust may be present in the work
atmosphere. Do not wear contact lenses. Make eye bath and
emergency shower available.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local mechanical exhaust ventilation capable
of minimizing dust emissions at the point of
use.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OR COMMENTS: Do not breathe dust.
RTECS NO: WN6500000.
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