D-Fructose
Fruit sugar
Arabino-hexulose
D-(-)-Levulose
C6H12O6
Molecular mass: 180.2
ICSC # 1554
CAS # 57-48-7
RTECS # LS7120000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
CRYSTALS
OR POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts
with
strong oxidants
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
May cause mechanical irritation.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point (decomposes): 103-105°C
Solubility in water:
at 20°C
good
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Auto-ignition temperature: 360°C
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1554
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FRUCTOSE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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