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Product Name: Erythritol
Chemical Name: 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol
Chemical Formula: C4H10O4
CAS Number: 149-32-6
Recommended Use: Food additive, sweetener, industrial raw material
Supplier Details: Manufacturer and distributor contact information comes on the package, including address, phone number, and emergency phone line for safety questions or incidents
Emergency Telephone: Poison Control Center or local emergency services
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS guidelines
Hazard Statement: Not expected to pose significant acute or chronic health risks; dust formation may irritate eyes, skin, or respiratory tract
Pictograms: None required
Signal Word: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing in dust; use only with adequate ventilation; wash skin after handling
Potential Health Effects: Eye or respiratory irritation through dust exposure, possible mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in huge quantities
Chemical Name: Erythritol
Chemical Formula: C4H10O4
Synonyms: meso-Erythritol, E968
Concentration: Greater than 99% pure
Impurities: Trace amounts of water and manufacturing residues, typically below safety concern levels
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with plenty of water, keep eyelids open, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing; seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, get medical advice if irritation continues
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, seek medical advice if feeling unwell
Notes for Physicians: Treat symptomatically
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, CO2, dry chemical powders
Specific Fire Hazards: May form combustible dust-air mixtures; products of combustion can include carbon oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Precautions: Remove containers from fire area if safe; use water spray to cool containers
Personal Precautions: Wear protective gloves, goggles, and a dust mask to reduce exposure risk
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers, watercourses, or confined spaces
Methods for Cleaning Up: Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter or sweep up spills to minimize dust; collect in appropriate containers for proper disposal
Other: Clean surfaces thoroughly to prevent slip hazards
Handling: Keep containers closed, minimize dust formation, maintain adequate ventilation; avoid exposing to open flames
Storage: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas, protect from severe humidity and high temperature, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
General Hygiene: Wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke in processing areas
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels low
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles, gloves, dust mask or respirator for heavy dust; appropriate protective clothing
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator for airborne particulates
Eye Protection: Tight-fitting safety glasses
Skin Protection: Standard work gloves and long sleeves as needed
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after work, clean contaminated clothing before reuse
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 5.0–7.0 (10% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: 119–123°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Non-flammable solid, but combustible as a dust
Explosive Properties: Dust at certain concentrations may explode under ignition
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): -2.3
Relative Density: 1.45 g/cm³
Viscosity: Not applicable
Other Information: Hygroscopic at high humidity, forms stable aqueous solutions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions, decomposes at high temperatures
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, strong oxidizers, sources of ignition
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide if burning
Polymerization: Will not occur under standard handling conditions
Acute Toxicity: Low oral toxicity in animal studies, high doses can cause mild gastrointestinal harm like bloating or diarrhea
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity
Local Effects: Can irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract if exposed to dust
Inhalation: Mild upper respiratory irritation possible in dusty conditions
Ingestion: Not toxic, but may act as a laxative if taken in very large amounts
Dermal: Unlikely to cause significant skin effects
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: Not classified as mutagenic or carcinogenic
Target Organs: No significant target organ toxicity reported
Eco-toxicity: Erythritol is not considered toxic to aquatic life
Persistence and Degradability: Rapidly biodegradable in environment
Bio-accumulative Potential: Low potential; does not accumulate in organisms
Mobility in Soil: Highly soluble, moves easily in water, unlikely to persist in soil
Other Adverse Effects: Does not deplete ozone, does not contribute to global warming
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): Readily metabolized by environmental microorganisms
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations; can typically be landfilled as non-hazardous chemical waste
Recommended Disposal: Avoid release to environment, do not pour down drains
Packaging: Clean, empty containers may be recycled or disposed of per local requirements
Special Considerations: Prevent creating airborne dust during disposal
Hazardous Waste: Not listed as hazardous waste, but containment and containment disposal procedures protect the environment
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Erythritol
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not classed as environmentally hazardous during shipping
Special Precautions: Use sealed packaging, keep products dry, avoid transport with strong oxidizers
Transport Labels: No hazard label required
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Erythritol is FDA-approved as a food additive (E Number E968), included on GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) lists, not subject to strict regulation
Chemical Inventories: Listed in United States (TSCA), European Union (EINECS), Canada (DSL/NDSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS)
OSHA Status: Not a specifically listed hazardous substance
Other Regulations: Not on SARA Title III, CERCLA, or California Proposition 65 lists
Label Requirements: Standard chemical labeling recommended to minimize accidental misuse
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