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GLUCOSE ICSC: 0865
April 1997
D-Glucose
Dextrose
Grape sugar

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CAS # 50-99-7 C 6H 1 2O 6
RTECS # LZ6600000 Molecular mass: 180.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID /    FIRE FIGHTING   
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE


Inhalation
Ventilation (not if powder).
Fresh air, rest.
Skin


Eyes
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion

Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE POWDER. SWEET TASTE.

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

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point: 146°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.56
Solubility in water: soluble
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.3

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA


NOTES
Dextrosol, Glucolin, Dextropur are trade names.

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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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