ICSC 0892 - D-SORBITOL

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D-SORBITOL	ICSC: 0892 (September 2002)
D-glucitol Hexahydric alcohol Glucitol

CAS #: 50-70-4

EC Number: 200-061-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation
Skin
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

D-SORBITOL

ICSC: 0892

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆ Molecular mass: 182.2 Melting point: 110-112°C Density: 1.5 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 220 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.2

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆
Molecular mass: 182.2
Melting point: 110-112°C
Density: 1.5 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 220
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.2

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been extensively investigated but none has been found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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