Product Name: Allulose
Chemical Name: D-Psicose
Synonyms: D-Allulose, Rare sugar
CAS Number: 551-68-8
EC Number: 208-999-7
Recommended Use: Food ingredient, Sweetener
Manufacturer: [Supplier/Manufacturer contact information provided on label]
Emergency Phone: [Contact number listed on shipping documents]
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Label Elements: No pictogram, no signal word required
Hazards: Low acute toxicity, dust may cause mild mechanical eye or respiratory irritation
Route of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Precautionary Statement: Use with adequate ventilation, avoid breathing dust, avoid contact with eyes
Other Hazards: May form combustible dust concentrations in air if handled improperly
Chemical Name: D-Psicose
Concentration: >99%
Impurities: Water (< 1%), trace carbohydrates (< 1%)
CAS Number: 551-68-8
EC Number: 208-999-7
Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, get medical attention if symptoms persist
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek medical advice if irritation remains
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, seek medical help if irritation or rash occurs
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, seek medical attention if feeling unwell or if large amounts are swallowed
Most Important Symptoms: Dust may irritate eyes, skin, or respiratory tract, otherwise considered to have low toxicity
Advice for Physicians: Treat symptomatically, no specific antidote
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Dust can form explosive mixtures with air, thermal decomposition forms carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), protective clothing, avoid inhaling smoke and vapors
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray to cool containers, prevent dust from becoming airborne
Explosion Data: Fine powder can explode if suspended in air and ignited by heat, sparks or flame
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust generation, use personal protective equipment, restrict access to area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering watercourses or drains in large amounts
Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep or vacuum up spilled material without raising dust, transfer to suitable containers for reuse or disposal, wash spill area with water
Reference to Other Sections: See Section 8 for personal protection, Section 13 for disposal information
Handling: Handle in well-ventilated place, avoid creating dusty conditions, ground equipment to prevent electrostatic buildup
Precautions: Do not eat, drink, or smoke near product, wash hands after handling
Storage: Store in cool, dry, clean area, tightly closed containers, away from strong oxidizing agents
Incompatibilities: Avoid proximity to strong acids, bases, and oxidizers
Packaging Materials: Use food-grade containers, protect from moisture and heat sources
Conditions to Avoid: High humidity, open flames, sources of static electricity
Occupational Exposure Limits: No exposure limits established for allulose
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation and general room ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment:
— Respiratory: Dust mask or respirator if airborne concentration exceeds threshold
— Hands: Protective gloves if prolonged contact likely
— Eyes: Safety goggles
— Skin: Protective clothing when handling bulk quantities
Hygiene: Wash hands and exposed areas before eating, drinking, or using restroom
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: 3.0–7.0 (20% solution)
Melting Point: 93–100°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not combustible, dust may be explosive
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: 1.54 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water up to 70%
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow): Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temp: Not determined
Decomposition Temp: >120°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal storage and handling conditions
Hazardous Reactions: None under normal use
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, excessive heat, open flames, static discharge
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide under fire conditions
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): >20,000 mg/kg (practically non-toxic)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not irritating
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Dust may result in temporary mechanical irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not a sensitizer
Dermal Sensitization: Not a sensitizer
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified
Carcinogenicity: Not classified by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse effects reported
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: No data showing organ toxicity
Other Information: Extensive use in food products without evidence of toxicity; mild laxative effects may occur with high intake
Toxicity: Low environmental hazard
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: High water solubility enhances mobility
Other Adverse Effects: No evidence for toxicity to aquatic life or plants
Wastewater Impact: Expected to break down in standard wastewater treatment
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Product Disposal: Can be landfilled or incinerated with common refuse, no special treatment necessary for small quantities
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly before recycling or disposal, follow authority guidance
Precautions: Avoid release to surface water in large quantities, prevent dust generation during disposal
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Environmental Hazards: None
Transport Precautions: Prevent packaging rupture, keep containers closed, avoid water ingress
Other Transport Information: Standard food transport conditions apply, not classified as a dangerous good by ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Food-grade allulose is listed as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by US FDA
Inventory Status: Listed on US TSCA, EU REACH, Canadian DSL/NDSL, Australia AICS
Label Requirements: No hazard labeling requirements under GHS/OSHA standards
Other Regulations: Not subject to SARA Section 313, CERCLA, or California Proposition 65
Industry Standards: Meets specifications for food use as determined by Codex Alimentarius, FDA, EFSA, JECFA