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Material Safety Data Sheet
D-(+)-Maltose Monohydrate
ACC# 13585
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification
MSDS Name: D-(+)-Maltose Monohydrate
Catalog Numbers: S71965, S719651, BP684-500, M75-100
Synonyms: A disaccharide found in starch; 4-(alpha-D-glucosido)-D-glucose monohydrate.
Company Identification:
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Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
6363-53-7 D-(+)-Maltose monohydrate 90 unlisted
69-79-4 Maltose - 200-716-5
Hazard Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless solid. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory
tract irritation.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
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Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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. This material in
sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
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. Avoid
generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
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 breathing dust.
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Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
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-(+)-Maltose
none listed none listed none listed
monohydrate
Maltose none listed none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: D-(+)-Maltose monohydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical. Maltose: 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: Glove protection is not normally required.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when
necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:266 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: 1080 g/l (20 C) in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.54 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:C12H22O11.H2O
Molecular Weight:360.29
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 6363-53-7 unlisted.
CAS# 69-79-4: OO5250000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
CAS# 69-79-4:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = >44 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 34800 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 6363-53-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 69-79-4: Not listed
by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: No data available.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information available.
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
US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO Canada TDG
No
Shipping No information
information
Name: available.
available.
Hazard
Class:
UN Number:
Packing
Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 6363-53-7 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be
listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 69-79-4 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.
SARA
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.
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OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 6363-53-7 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 69-79-4 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
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.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 6363-53-7: No information available.
CAS# 69-79-4: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 69-79-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of Not controlled..
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/14/1999
Revision #3 Date: 4/18/2002
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