UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF MEDICINE & SURGERY
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
ANHYDROUS GLUCOSE
Table of Contents
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MSDS /PD/36_01
Valid for:
2 years from approval
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1. Chemical Product
2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
3. Hazards Identification
4. First Aid Measures
5. Fire and Explosion Data
6. Accidental Release Measures
7. Handling and Storage
8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
13. Disposal Considerations
14. References
15. Appendices
16. Revision History
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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
ANHYDROUS GLUCOSE
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Chemical Product
Product Name: Anhydrous glucose
Chemical name: alpha-D(+)-Glucose, anhydrous
Synonyms: anhydrous dextrose; D-d-glucose; cartose; D-(+)-glucose; cerelose; D-(-)glucose; blood sugar; D-l-glucose; corn sugar; l-glucose; dextropur; (+)-glucose; dextrose; ()-glucose; dextrose, anhydrous; d-glucose; dextrosol; glucolin; glucose, anhydrous; glucose
liquid; grape sugar; syrup.
Chemical Formula: C6H12O6
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Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition: Not Applicable
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not Applicable
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Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: May cause eye, digestive tract, respiratory tract and skin
irritation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not applicable
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First Aid Measures
General measures:
Skin contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Serious skin contact: Not Applicable
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Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
lower and upper eyelids occasionally.
Ingestion: Immediately give a glass of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Serious ingestion: Not Applicable
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Serious inhalation: Not Applicable
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Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not Applicable
Flash points: Not Applicable
Flammable limits: Not Applicable
Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not Applicable
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not Applicable
Fire fighting media and Instructions: In case of a small fire, use dry chemical powder, for
large fire use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not Applicable
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not Applicable
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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
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Accidental Release Measures
NB: Wear appropriate protective equipment/clothing including gloves before removing
any spills.
Spills: Sweep up spill and wash spill area after pickup is complete.
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Handling and Storage
Precautions: Use with adequate ventilation and do not breathe dust or vapour. Avoid contact
with skins, eyes, or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, locked store room away from incompatible
materials.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: TWA: 300 (ppm)
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels low especially if dust, fume or mist is generated.
Personal Protection: Splash goggles, full suit, boots and gloves should be worn.
9.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Colourless to white crystalline solid
Odour: Mild Sweet
Taste: Not Applicable
Molecular Weight: 180.15g
pH (9% solution/water): 5.9
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: The alpha form has a melting point of 146 °C, the beta form has a melting
point of 150 °C.
Critical Temperature: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 1.5620 at 18oC
Vapour Pressure (mmHg): Not Applicable
Vapour Density: Not Applicable
Volatility: Not Applicable
Odour Threshold: Not Applicable
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Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient: Not Applicable
Ionicity (in Water): Not Applicable
Dispersion Properties: Not Applicable
Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol.
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Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Instability temperature: Not Applicable
Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat and
moisture.
Incompatibles: Strong oxidising agents, strong acids, halogenated agents, nitrates,
permanganates.
Polymerization: Not applicable
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Toxicological Information
Toxicity to animals:
Intraperitoneal (mouse) LD50: 18000 mg/kg
Intravenous (mouse) LD50: 9000 mg/kg
Effects on humans:
Acute potential health effects:
Eyes: Redness, tearing, itching, burning, conjunctivitis
Skin: Redness, itching
Ingestion: Irritation and burning sensations of mouth and throat, nausea, vomiting and
abdominal pain
Inhalation: Irritation of mucous membranes, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath
Chronic potential health effects:
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: May cause changes in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis
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MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
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Other information: Not Applicable
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Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not considered an environmental hazard
13.
Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: What is not recycled must be handled as hazardous waste and sent to an
approved incinerator or disposed in an approved waste facility. Dissolve in water and discard
with non-hazardous waste.
14.
References
- ScienceLab.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Dextrose Anhydrous. [online]. 2013
[cited
2014
Jan
8].
Available
from:
URL:
https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927509
- ScholAR Chemistry. Material Safety Data Sheet; Glucose Anhydrous. [online]. 2009
[cited
2014
Jan
8].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.btps.ca/files/PDF/MSDS/Glucose_Anhydrous_308.00.pdf
- Fisher Scientific. Material Safety Data Sheet; Dextrose Anhydrous. [online]. 2007
[cited
2014
Jan
8].
Available
from:
URL:
http://faculty.uscupstate.edu/labmanager/MSDS%20files/1842%20-%20d-(+)-glucose.pdf
- Arcos Organics. Material Safety Data Sheet; alpha-D(+)-Glucose, anhydrous.
[online]. 2009 [cited 2014 Jan 8]. Available from: URL: http://www.westliberty.edu/healthand-safety/files/2012/08/alpha-D-Glucose_anhydrous.pdf
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FACULTY OF MEDICINE & SURGERY
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
ANHYDROUS GLUCOSE
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Valid for:
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Appendices
Not applicable
16.
Revision History
Version Number
Amendments/ Reasons for change
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Initial Release
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