GLUCOSE (ICSC)

GLUCOSE	ICSC: 0865

Date of peer-review: April 1997

D-Glucose
Dextrose
Grape sugar

CAS #	50-99-7	C₆H₁₂O₆
RTECS #	LZ6600000	Molecular mass: 180.2
UN #
EC #

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.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety

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GLUCOSE

ICSC: 0865

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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