Material Safety Data 
Sheet
D-(-)-Fructose, P.A.
ACC# 00502 
  
  
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      Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company 
Identification | 
    
MSDS Name: D-(-)-Fructose, P.A. 
Catalog Numbers: 
AC219570000, AC219570010, AC219572500 
Synonyms: None. 
Company 
Identification:
              Acros 
Organics N.V.
              One Reagent 
Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 
07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For 
emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
  
  
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      Section 2 - 
      Composition, Information on Ingredients  | 
    
  
  
    | CAS# | 
    Chemical Name | 
    Percent | 
    EINECS/ELINCS | 
  
    | 57-48-7 | 
    D-Fructose | 
    100  | 
    200-333-3 | 
  
  
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      Section 3 - Hazards 
      Identification  | 
    
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white crystalline powder.
Caution! May cause 
digestive tract irritation. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause 
respiratory and digestive tract irritation. This is expected to be a low hazard 
for usual industrial handling. 
Target Organs: No data 
found. 
Potential Health Effects 
Eye: May cause eye irritation. 
Skin: May cause skin irritation. 
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with 
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. 
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low 
hazard for usual industrial handling. 
Chronic: No 
information found. 
  
  
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      Section 4 - First Aid 
      Measures  | 
    
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation 
develops, get medi cal aid. 
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of 
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. 
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. 
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. 
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air 
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is 
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. 
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. 
  
  
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      Section 5 - Fire 
      Fighting Measures  | 
    
General 
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus 
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective 
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by 
thermal decomposition or combustion. 
Extinguishing Media: 
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, 
carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. 
Flash Point: Not applicable. 
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. 
Explosion Limits, 
Lower:Not available. 
Upper: Not available. 
NFPA 
Rating: (estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0 
  
  
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      Section 6 - 
      Accidental Release Measures  | 
    
General 
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in 
Section 8. 
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and 
place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing 
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty 
conditions. Provide ventilation. 
  
  
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      Section 7 - Handling 
      and Storage  | 
    
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with 
adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact 
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion 
and inhalation. 
Storage: Store in a tightly closed 
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible 
substances. 
  
  
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      Section 8 - Exposure 
      Controls, Personal Protection  | 
    
Engineering 
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be 
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation 
to keep airborne concentrations low. 
Exposure Limits 
  
  
    | Chemical Name | 
    ACGIH | 
    NIOSH | 
    OSHA - 
      Final PELs | 
  
    | D-Fructose  | 
    none listed  | 
    none listed  | 
    none listed 
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OSHA Vacated PELs: D-Fructose: No 
OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. 
Personal Protective 
Equipment 
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective 
eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face 
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
exposure. 
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to 
prevent skin exposure. 
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator 
regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a 
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits 
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. 
  
  
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      Section 9 - Physical 
      and Chemical Properties  | 
    
Physical State: 
Crystalline powder 
Appearance: white 
Odor: Not available. 
pH: Not available. 
Vapor Pressure: Not available. 
Vapor Density: Not available. 
Evaporation Rate:Not 
applicable. 
Viscosity: Not available. 
Boiling Point: Not 
available. 
Freezing/Melting Point:103.00 - 105.00 deg C 
Decomposition Temperature:Not available. 
Solubility: 
Freely Soluble. 
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available. 
Molecular Formula:C6H12O6 
Molecular Weight:180.16 
  
  
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      Section 10 - 
      Stability and Reactivity  | 
    
Chemical 
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal 
storage and handling conditions. 
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible 
materials, dust generation, moisture, excess heat, strong oxidants. 
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and 
toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. 
Hazardous Polymerization: Has 
not been reported. 
  
  
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      Section 11 - 
      Toxicological Information  | 
    
RTECS#: 
     
CAS# 57-48-7: LS7120000 
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 
57-48-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 
65.
Epidemiology: No information available. 
Teratogenicity: No information available. 
Reproductive 
Effects: No information available. 
Mutagenicity: No information 
available. 
Neurotoxicity: No information available. 
Other 
Studies: 
  
  
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      Section 12 - 
      Ecological Information  | 
    
No information available. 
  
  
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      Section 13 - Disposal 
      Considerations  | 
    
Chemical waste generators 
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. 
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR 
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local 
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. 
RCRA P-Series: None listed. 
RCRA U-Series: None listed. 
  
  
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      Section 14 - 
      Transport Information  | 
    
  
  
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    US 
      DOT | 
    Canada 
      TDG | 
  
    | Shipping Name: | 
    Not regulated as a hazardous material | 
    No information available. | 
  
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      Section 15 - 
      Regulatory Information  | 
    
US 
FEDERAL
TSCA 
     CAS# 
57-48-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
Health & Safety Reporting 
List
     None of the chemicals are on the 
Health & Safety Reporting List. 
Chemical Test 
Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product 
are under a Chemical Test Rule. 
Section 
12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under 
TSCA Section 12b. 
TSCA Significant New Use 
Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material 
have a SNUR under TSCA. 
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding 
RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material 
have an RQ. 
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous 
Substances
     None of the chemicals in this 
product have a TPQ. 
Section 313      No 
chemicals are reportable under Section 313. 
Clean Air 
Act:
     This material does not contain any 
hazardous air pollutants. 
     This material does 
not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. 
     This 
material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. 
Clean Water 
Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product 
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. 
     None of the chemicals in this product are 
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. 
     None of the chemicals in this product are 
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. 
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this 
product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. 
STATE
     CAS# 57-48-7 is not present on 
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. 
California Prop 
65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in 
this product are listed. 
European/International 
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC 
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
      Not 
available. 
Risk Phrases:
Safety 
Phrases:
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin 
and eyes. 
     S 37 Wear suitable gloves. 
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel 
unwell, seek medical advice 
     immediately (show 
the label where possible). 
     S 28A After contact 
with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water 
     . 
WGK (Water 
Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 57-48-7: 0 
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 57-48-7 is 
listed on Canada's DSL List. 
Canada - 
WHMIS
     WHMIS: Not available. 
This 
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the 
Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information 
required by those regulations. 
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure 
List
  
  
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      Section 16 - 
      Additional Information  | 
    
MSDS Creation Date: 
9/02/1997 
Revision #5 Date: 10/03/2005 
The information above is 
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available 
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, 
express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability 
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine 
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for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or 
exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the 
possibility of such damages.