International Chemical Safety Cards

GLUCOSE

ICSC: 0865

GLUCOSE
D-Glucose
Dextrose
Grape sugar
C₆H₁₂O₆
Molecular mass: 180.2
CAS # 50-99-7
RTECS # LZ6600000
ICSC # 0865

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

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.

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ICSC: 0865

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

GLUCOSE

ICSC: 0865

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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 (OELs):
TLV not established.
MAK 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

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

N O T E S

Dextrosol, Glucolin, Dextropur are trade names.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0865	GLUCOSE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993

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