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GLUCOSE
ICSC: 0865
Peer-Review Status: 04.09.1997 Validated
D-Glucose
Dextrose
Grape sugar 
CAS #: 50-99-7 RTECS #: LZ6600000
EINECS #: 200-075-1
 		    Formula: C6H12O6
Molecular mass: 180.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.  NO open flames.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. 
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.  Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.   
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation   Use ventilation (not if powder).  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin      
Eyes   Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion     Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE 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):. 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


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

NOTES
Dextrosol, Glucolin, Dextropur are trade names. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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