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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
SORBITOL SOLUTION
SYNONYMS
"Sorbitol Solution U.S.P. 70% D glucitol solution", "Sorbitol U.S.P/B.P.",
"Sorbitol U.S.P/B.P. T grade"
PRODUCT USE
Used for moisture-conditioning of cosmetic creams and lotions, toothpaste,
tobacco, gelatin; bodying agent for paper, textiles and liquid pharmaceuticals;
softener for candy; sugar crystallisation inhibitor. Food additive (sweetener,
humectant, emulsifier, thickener, anticaking agent); dietary supplement.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to
the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
None under normal operating conditions.
SAFETY
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
D-sorbitol 50-70-4 70
water 7732-18-5 30
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
鈥? If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
鈥? If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
鈥? Observe the patient carefully.
鈥? Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
鈥? Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
鈥? Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
鈥? Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
鈥? Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from
eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
鈥? If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
鈥? Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
鈥? Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
鈥? Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
鈥? If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
鈥? Other measures are usually unnecessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
鈥? There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
FIRE FIGHTING
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
鈥? Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
鈥? DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
鈥? Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
鈥? If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
鈥? Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
鈥? The material is not readily combustible under normal conditions.
鈥? However, it will break down under fire conditions and the organic component
may burn.
鈥? Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
鈥? Heat may cause expansion or decomposition with violent rupture of containers.
鈥? Decomposes on heating and may produce toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
鈥? May emit acrid smoke.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
HAZCHEM
None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
鈥? Clean up all spills immediately.
鈥? Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
鈥? Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
鈥? Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
鈥? Wipe up.
鈥? Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
Minor hazard.
鈥? Clear area of personnel.
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Control personal contact by using protective equipment as required.
鈥? Prevent spillage from entering drains or water ways.
鈥? Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
鈥? Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
鈥? Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite and place in
appropriate containers for disposal.
鈥? Wash area and prevent runoff into drains or waterways.
鈥? If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
D-sorbitol 500 mg/m鲁
water 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could
impair an individual's ability to take protective action is:
D-sorbitol 500 mg/m鲁
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
water 500 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects
without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
D-sorbitol 125 mg/m鲁
water 500 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people.
will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
D-sorbitol 40 mg/m鲁
water 500 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
___________________________________________
+ + + + + +
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+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
鈥? Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
鈥? Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
鈥? Use in a well-ventilated area.
鈥? When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
鈥? Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
鈥? Avoid physical damage to containers.
鈥? Use good occupational work practice.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
鈥? Lined metal can, Lined metal pail/ can
鈥? Plastic pail
鈥? Polyliner drum
鈥? Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
鈥? Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
鈥? Store in original containers.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed.
鈥? Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
鈥? DO NOT allow to freeze.
鈥? Store away from incompatible materials.
鈥? Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm m5/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
_________________________ ________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Australia Exposure D-sorbitol 10
Standards
The following materials had no OELs on our record under the following CAS or Chemwatch (CW) numbers
sorbitol solution: No data available for CW:21994-1
D-sorbitol: No data available for CAS:50-70-4
water: No data available for CAS:7732-18-5
None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.
EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR MIXTURE
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of spray/ mist or fume/ dust components
and concentration:
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) :4.2313 mg/m鲁.
Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to
the breathing zone.
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m鲁 Mixture Conc (%).
Component Breathing Zone Mixture Conc
(mg/m鲁) (%)
D-sorbitol 2.9619 70.0
INGREDIENT DATA
D-SORBITOL:
These "dusts" have little adverse effect on the lungs and do not produce toxic
effects or organic disease. Although there is no dust which does not evoke some
cellular response at sufficiently high concentrations, the cellular response
caused by P.N.O.C.s has the following characteristics:
路 the architecture of the air spaces remain intact,
路 scar tissue (collagen) is not synthesised to any degree,
路 tissue reaction is potentially reversible.
Extensive concentrations of P.N.O.C.s may:
路 seriously reduce visibility,
路 cause unpleasant deposits in the eyes, ears and nasal passages,
路 contribute to skin or mucous membrane injury by chemical or mechanical action,
per se, or by the rigorous skin cleansing procedures necessary for their
removal. [ACGIH]
This limit does not apply:
路 to brief exposures to higher concentrations
路 nor does it apply to those substances that may cause physiological impairment
at lower concentrations but for which a TLV has as yet to be determined.
This exposure standard applies to particles which
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
路 are insoluble or poorly soluble* in water or, preferably, in aqueous lung
fluid (if data is available) and
路 have a low toxicity (i.e.. are not cytotoxic, genotoxic, or otherwise
chemically reactive with lung tissue, and do not emit ionizing radiation, cause
immune sensitization, or cause toxic effects other than by inflammation or by a
mechanism of lung overload).
WATER:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
鈥? Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens
or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This
should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of
chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid
personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be
readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation
immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be
removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed
in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
鈥? Overalls.
鈥? Barrier cream
鈥? Eyewash unit.
GLOVE SELECTION INDEX
Glove selection is based on a modified presentation of the:
"Forsberg Clothing Performance Index".
The effect(s) of the following substance(s) are taken into account in the
computer-generated selection: water
Protective Material CPI *.
________________________________
BUTYL A
NEOPRENE A
VITON A
PVA C
NATURAL RUBBER C
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* CPI - Chemwatch Performance Index
A: Best Selection
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B: Satisfactory; may degrade after 4 hours continuous immersion
C: Poor to Dangerous Choice for other than short term immersion
NOTE: As a series of factors will influence the actual performance of the glove,
a final selection must be based on detailed observation. -
* Where the glove is to be used on a short term, casual or infrequent basis,
factors such as "feel" or convenience (e.g. disposability), may dictate a choice
of gloves which might otherwise be unsuitable following long-term or frequent
use. A qualified practitioner should be consulted.
RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of
breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant.
Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the
mask) may also be important.
Breathing Zone Maximum Half-face Full-Face
Level ppm Protection Factor Respirator Respirator
(volume)
1000 10 -AUS P -
1000 50 - -AUS P
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - -2 P
10000 100 - -3 P
100+ Airline**
* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.
The local concentration of material, quantity and
conditions of use determine the type of personal
protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
None under normal operating conditions.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Odourless, clear, viscous liquid. Miscible with water. Sweet taste.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable Boiling Range (掳C): Not available
Melting Range (掳C): Not available Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.285
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not available
pH (1% solution): Not available Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available Flash Point (掳C): Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not applicable Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available
State: Liquid
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Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
The liquid may be discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract if swallowed in
large quantity.
Small amounts or low dose rates are regarded as practically non-harmful.
EYE
The liquid may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.
SKIN
The liquid is not harmful to the skin when used as directed.
INHALED
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary route of exposure is usually by skin contact. Prolonged or repeated skin
contact may cause drying with cracking, irritation and possible dermatitis
following. As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin;
inhalation of vapour, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any
form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
D-SORBITOL:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (woman) TDLo: 1700 mg/kg/d Nil Reported
Oral (rat) LD50: 15900 mg/kg
WATER:
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for sorbitol solution.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
D-SORBITOL:
Aquatic toxicity:
TLm 96: >1000 ppm
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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
鈥? Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
鈥? Evaporate and bury residue in an authorised landfill.
鈥? Recycle containers wherever possible, otherwise dispose of in an authorised
landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM
None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN,IATA,IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
REGULATIONS
D-sorbitol (CAS: 50-70-4) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
water (CAS: 7732-18-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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