International Chemical Safety Cards

SUCROSE

ICSC: 1507

beta-D-Fructofuranosyl-alpha D glucopyranoside
alpha-D-Gluco pyranosyl beta-D-fructofuranoside
D(+)Saccharose
Beetsugar
C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Molecular mass: 342.30
ICSC # 1507
CAS # 57-50-1
RTECS # WN6500000
November 28, 2003 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide .
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Redness. Roughness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

Separated from strong oxidants.

R:
S:

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1507

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

SUCROSE

ICSC: 1507

I

M

P

O

R

T

A

N

T

D

A

T

A

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants causing fire hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 10 mg/mł as TWA; A4; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
May cause mechanical irritation.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the teeth , resulting in dental caries . Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point (decomposes): 186°C
Density: 1.6
g/cm3

Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 200
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.67

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1507	SUCROSE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.