1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIE Name On Label Maltulose monohydrate
Product Number 21141
Supplier Johnson Matthey Catalog Company Inc.
30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, Massachusetts, 01835-8099
Emergency Telephone Number: (978) 521-6300; CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Alternative Names 4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-fructose
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS
Name Maltulose monohydrate
Minor Impurities Not determined
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Designation No specific hazard
Risk Phrases None specified - Exercise all due care in use
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Eye Contact Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly.
Ingestion Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. If unusual symptoms are observed, seek medical advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Medium Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account other materials which
may be involved. In general, water-based extinguishers should not be used for fires involving
organic materials. Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.
Protective Equipment Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Hazardous Products of Combustion may include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection Wear protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection. Keep unprotected persons
away.
Environmental Protection Take precautions to ensure product does not enter the drainage system.
Collection Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials. Rubber
gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn. Operations should be carried out in
an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.
Storage Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool place.
Protect from moisture.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.
Eye Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles or goggles.
Hands and Body Avoid skin contact. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Solid
Physical Constants m.p. 136-138?(dec)
Molecular formula C12H22O11.H2O Formula Wt. 360.32
Water solubility Sol Density Not available
Flash Point Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Specific Hazard
Incompatibilities Strong oxidising agents.
Decomposition Hazardous products of decomposition may include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS No. OO5250000
Acute Toxicity LD50: ORL-RAT 34800mg/kg; IPR-RAT 30600mg/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS
General Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses or drainage systems.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full account of local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number
Land Transport ADR/RIC Code/Class Not Restricted
Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class Not Restricted
Air Transport IATA Code/Class Not Restricted
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CAS No. 17606-72-3 EINECS No. 2415786 EEC No. UN No. None RTECS No. OO5250000
Hazard Indication No specific hazard
Risk & Safety Phrases None specified - Exercise all due care in use
TSCA Not listed. For research and development use only.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any product may not be fully understood and that new,
possibly hazardous products may arise from reactions between chemicals. The information given in this data sheet is based
on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a
legally valid contractual relationship.
Date of Last Review: 3rd August 1998 Date Printed: 18th September 1998