D(+)-Sucrose
22174

        **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: D(+)-Sucrose
Catalog Numbers:
    S71203, S71204, BP220 1, BP220 10, BP220 212, BP220-1, BP220-10, BP220-212,
    BP2201, BP22010, BP220212, NC9486117, S3, S3-12, S3-212, S3-500, S312,
    S3212, S5 3, S5 500, S5-3, S5-500, S53, S5500
Synonyms:
    Beet Sugar, Cane Sugar, Maple Sugar, Saccharose, Sugar
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                         1 Reagent Lane
                         Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|       57-50-1  |Sucrose                               |   100    | 200-334-9 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+

                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance:  white.
Caution! This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial
handling. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory
and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: None known.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
    Ingestion:
         Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
    Inhalation:
         Excessive inhalation may cause minor respiratory irritation.
    Chronic:
         No information found.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
         plenty of soap and water.
    Ingestion:
         Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
         cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms
         occur.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
         give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
         Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
    Notes to Physician:
         Treat symptomatically and

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
         and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to
         prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire, use
         water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant
         foam.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
         container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
         Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
         Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
         accumulation.
    Storage:
         Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
         substances.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

                                Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
|   Chemical Name    |        ACGIH      |       NIOSH       |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Sucrose            |10 mg/m3           |total: 10 mg/m3    |total dust: 15   |
|                    |                   |TWA; respirable    |mg/m3 TWA;       |
|                    |                   |dust: 5 mg/m3 TWA  |respirable       |
|                    |                   |                   |fraction: 5      |
|                    |                   |                   | mg/m3 TWA       |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+

    OSHA Vacated PELs:
         Sucrose:
         total dust: 15 mg/m3 TWA; respirable fraction: 5 mg/m3 TWA

    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                      safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                      protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                      Standard EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
                      contact with skin.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                       1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                       NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Solid
Appearance:                 white
Odor:                       odorless
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:     190.00 - 192.00 deg C
Autoignition Temperature:   Not applicable.
Flash Point:                Not applicable.
NFPA Rating:                (est.) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:    Not available.
                 Upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:                 1970 G/L WATER (15°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:          C12H22O11
Molecular Weight:           342.29

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Strong oxidizers.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 57-50-1: WN6500000
    LD50/LC50:
         CAS# 57-50-1: Oral, rat: LD50 = 29700 mg/kg.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Sucrose -
              ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
    Epidemiology:
         No information available.
    Teratogenicity:
         No information available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No information available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No information available.
    Other Studies:
         See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    Other
         No information available.

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classif
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Part
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regu
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 57-50-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
       Health & Safety Reporting List
         None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
       Chemical Test Rules
         None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
       Section 12b
         None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
       TSCA Significant New Use Rule
         None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
    SARA
       Section 302 (RQ)
         None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
       Section 302 (TPQ)
         None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
       SARA Codes
         CAS # 57-50-1: acute, flammable.
       Section 313
         No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
    Clean Air Act:
         This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
         This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
         Substances under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Sucrose can be found on the following state right to know lists:
    Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: Not available.
         Risk Phrases:
         Safety Phrases:
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 57-50-1: 0
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
         CAS# 57-50-1: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 10 mg/m3 TWA
         CAS# 57-50-1: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 20 mg/m3 STEL
  Canada
         CAS# 57-50-1 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
         This product has a WHMIS classification of Not controlled..
         CAS# 57-50-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits
         CAS# 57-50-1: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3
         OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3
         OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 mg/m3
         OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3
         OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
         OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  3/05/1999  Revision #1 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.
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