ICSC 0892 - D-SORBITOL

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D-SORBITOL

ICSC: 0892
_{October 2002}

D-glucitol
Hexahydric alcohol
Glucitol

CAS No: 50-70-4
RTECS No: LZ4290000

C₆H₁₄O₆
Molecular mass: 182.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation
Skin
Eyes		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	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC, WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS Occupational exposure limits TLV not established.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 110-112°C Density: 1.5 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 220 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.2

NOTES

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

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