NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Sucrose CAS 57-50-1
C12H22O11 RTECS WN6500000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Beet sugar, Cane sugar, Confectioner's sugar, Granulated sugar, Rock candy, Saccarose, Sugar, Table sugar
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX Conversion
Physical Description
Hard, white, odorless crystals, lumps, or powder. [Note: May have a characteristic, caramel odor when heated.]
MW: 342.3
BP: Decomposes
MLT: 320-367°F (Decomposes)
Sol: 200%
VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
IP: NA

Sp.Gr: 1.59
Fl.P: NA
UEL: NA
LEL: NA
MEC: 45 g/m3
Noncombustible Solid, but fine airborne dust may explode.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers, sulfuric acid, nitric acid
Measurement Method
Filter; none; Gravimetric; IV [Particulates NOR: #0500 (total), #0600 (respirable)] See: NMAM INDEX
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: N.R.
Eyes: N.R.
Wash skin: N.R.
Remove: N.R.
Change: N.R.

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately

Breathing: Fresh air

Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough
Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION