NIOSH Publication No. 2005-151:

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

September 2005

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 Methods
NIOSH 0500, 0600
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Personal Protection & Sanitation
(See protection)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: No recommendation

First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately

Breathing: Fresh air

Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough
Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION