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CAS No: 50-70-4
Chemical Name: Sorbitol 70% Solution
Other Names: Liquid Sorbitol
Uses: Food applications; Food & beverages, confectioneries, toiletries, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, non-food chemicals
Hazard Classification: NOT hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
In emergency dial 111, and then ask for Fire, Ambulance or Police as necessary.
In case of poisoning phone National Poisons Centre – 0800 764 766
FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowed | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice/attention if a large amount is swallowed or if you feel unwell. |
Eye | IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with running water for several minutes, holding eyelids open and occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. |
Skin | IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. |
Inhaled | IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If respiratory symptoms persist, get medical advice/attention. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing - Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. |
Advice to Doctor | Treat symptomatically. |
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure | No information available. |
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Measures | If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers with water spray until well after fire is out. |
Flammability Conditions | The product is capable of burning but not readily ignited. |
Extinguishing Media | Use dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2), alcohol-resistant foam or water spray for extinction. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire. |
Fire and Explosion Hazard | Containers may explode when heated. |
Hazardous Products of Combustion | Fire may produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive fumes, including Carbon oxides and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons. |
Special Fire Fighting Instructions | Contain runoff from fire control or dilution water - Runoff may pollute waterways. |
Flash Point | No Data Available |
Lower Explosion Limit, Upper Explosion Limit, Auto Ignition Temperature, Hazchem Code | No Data Available |
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Response Procedure | Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing mist/vapours and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. |
Clean Up Procedures | Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to a suitable container for disposal |
Containment | Stop leak if safe to do so - Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas. |
Decontamination | Wash area down with excess water. |
Environmental Precautionary Measures | Prevent entry into drains and waterways. |
Evacuation Criteria | Spill or leak area should be isolated immediately. Keep unauthorised personnel away. |
Personal Precautionary Measures | Use personal protective equipment as required |
PERSONAL PROTECTION
General | No specific exposure standards are available for this product |
Exposure Limits | No Data Available |
Biological Limits | No information available |
Engineering Measures | A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. |
Personal Protection Equipment |
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Special Hazards Precaustions | No information available. |
Work Hygienic Practices | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. |
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling | Safety showers and eyewash facilities should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use. Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid breathing mist/vapours/aerosols and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Use personal protective equipment as required |
Storage | Store in a cool (between 25 - 35 °C), dry and well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Protect from freezing. Keep container tightly closed until ready for use. Protect against physical damage. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from incompatible materials |
Container | Keep in the original container, plastic drum, IBC or other suitable packaging. |
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Description: Sorbitol is aqueous of a hydrogenated, partly hydrolyzed starch. It is clear, colourless, syrupy liquid, miscible with water. | ||||
Formula: C6H14O6 | ||||
Chemical/Physical: | ||||
Identification A: test with catechol solution: a deep pink or wine colour appears | HPLC | Passes Test | ||
Identification B: retention time of the major peak in chromatogram of the assay preparation corresponds to that in the chromatogram of standard preparation, as obtained assay | HPLC sheet (chromatogram) | Passes Test | ||
# Identification C: Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol | Gas Chromatography | Max 0.1 | % | |
Conductivity | Conductometer | Max 10 | us/cm | |
pH as 50% of solution (pH of water = 6.0 +/- 0.2) | pH meter | 5.0 - 7.0 | ||
Brix @ 20 deg C | Refractometer | 67.0 - 67.8 | % | |
Dry Substance (total solid) | Table conversion from Brix | 69.5 - 70.5 | % | |
Water Content | Table conversion from Brix | 29.5 - 30.5 | % | |
Refractive Index @ 20 deg C | Table conversion from Brix | 1.4580 - 1.4620 | ||
Specific Gravity @ 25 deg C | Density Meter | Min 1.295 | ||
# Residue On Ignition | Gravimetry @ 550 deg C | Max 0.050 | % | |
Reducing sugars (as volume 0.05 M Na2S2O3) | Titrimetry | Min 12.80 | ml | |
Reducing sugars after hydrolysis (as volume 0.05 M Na2S2O3) | Titrimetry | Min 8.0 | ml | |
Reducing sugars (calculated as glucose equivalent) | Titrimetry | Max 0.2 | % | |
Total Sugars | Titrimetry | 6.0 - 8.0 | % | |
# Lead, Pb | AAS/ Photometric determination | Max 0.5 | ppm | |
# Nickel, Ni | AAS/ Photometric determination | Max 1 | ppm | |
D-Sorbitol | HPLC | 80.0 - 85.0 | % | |
D-Sorbitol, as is | HPLC | Min 45.0 | % | |
D-Mannitol | HPLC | Max 8.0 | % | |
MICROBIOLOGICAL: | ||||
# Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Quantitative-Pour Plate (BP2015) | Max 500 | cfu/g | |
#Total Mould & Yeast | Quantitative-Pour Plate (BP2015) | Max 100 | cfu/g | |
# E.Coli (g) | Qualitative-Streak Plate (BP2015) | Negative |