ILO Home
  

ICSC index [List of Chemicals]  [Risk Notes]  [Risk Phrases]  [Safety Phrases]  [Danger Symbols] Bottom of page (Ctrl-End)
FRUCTOSE ICSC: 1554
October 2004
D-Fructose
Fruit sugar
Arabino-hexulose
D-(-)-Levulose
PDF for printing Explanation of fields
CAS No: 57-48-7
RTECS No: LS7120000
    C6H12O6
Molecular mass: 180.2

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. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation Cough. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin     Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA
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.

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.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point (decomposes): 103-105°C
Solubility in water: at 20°C good
Auto-ignition temperature: 360°C
 

NOTES
 

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2004
LEGAL NOTICE Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information.

Top of page (Ctrl-Home) Updated by {ModOper}. Approved by {ModAppr}. Last update: {ModDate}