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Product Name: Maltitol
Chemical Name: 4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol
Synonyms: Maltite, Hydrogenated Maltose
CAS Number: 585-88-6
Recommended Use: Food additive, sweetener
Supplier Information: Listed on bulk commodity chemical sources, registered with major food distributors
Contact Number for Emergency: Typically available through regional poison control centers or company helplines
Address: Sourced widely through manufacturing hubs in Europe, North America, and Asia
UN Number: Not classified
REACH Registration Number: Referenced by large importers as per European agency resources
Classification: Non-hazardous under normal use and handling conditions
Label Elements: No pictogram required for consumer quantities
Hazard Statements: May cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort with excessive ingestion
Precautionary Statements: Not for parenteral administration
Signal Word: None
Hazard Class: Not classified under GHS criteria
Routes of Exposure: Oral exposure most relevant, dust inhalation possible during manufacturing and handling
Potential Health Effects: Laxative effect above certain doses, no chronic toxicity identified in routine usage
Chemical Ingredient: Maltitol
Concentration: Pure form above 98% w/w
Impurities: Trace polyols, typically sorbitol and mannitol, less than 2%
Molecular Formula: C12H24O11
Molecular Weight: 344.31 g/mol
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, seek medical attention if respiratory irritation occurs
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of warm water and soap to remove any powder residue
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, do not induce vomiting
Advice for Medical Staff: Symptomatic treatment only, no known antidote
Most Important Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, flatulence or diarrhea with large amounts
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-pressure water jets may disperse dust
Specific Hazards: Dust may form combustible mixtures with air
Heat Decomposition: Produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment: Standard fire-fighting gear, breathing apparatus if smoke or fumes develop
Special Procedures: Prevent run-off water from entering drains or water sources
Advice for Firefighters: Keep containers cool by spraying with water
Flammability: Organic powder, avoid generating dust clouds near ignition sources
Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation of dust, use local exhaust or respiratory protection in large spills
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large quantities from entering water systems
Spill Cleanup Methods: Vacuum or sweep up and place in suitable closed containers
Reference to Other Sections: Use suitable protective equipment as described in Personal Protection section
Containment: Dampen surfaces to minimize airborne dust
Handling: Avoid creating and breathing dust, wash hands after handling food additives
Technical Measures: Use in well-ventilated areas or with adequate exhaust
Hygienic Practices: Do not eat, drink or smoke in work areas
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location in tightly closed packaging
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents
Packaging Materials: Food-grade containers, moisture barrier preferred
Storage Class: Not classified, store away from chemicals or materials with strong odors
Occupational Exposure Limit: Not established for food-grade polyols
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne concentrations low
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles for large-scale handling
Skin Protection: Gloves recommended for frequent exposure
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator when airborne dust is present
Thermal Hazards: No known adverse effects from temperature exposure within normal handling range
Environmental Exposure Controls: Avoid release to sewers or waterways
Appearance: White crystalline or powdered solid
Odor: Odorless
pH: 5 - 7 (10% solution, 20°C)
Melting Point: About 149-153 °C
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Above 160°C
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, limited solubility in ethanol
Density: 1.45 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Not significant
Evaporation Rate: Non-volatile
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Estimated at -3.4
Other Properties: Non-hygroscopic with a sweet taste, low calorie value compared to sucrose
Reactivity: Stable in normal storage conditions
Chemical Stability: No hazardous decomposition at room temperature
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition produces carbon oxides
Hazardous Reactions: No known hazardous polymerization
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid high temperatures, ignition sources in dusty conditions
Stabilizer Additives: Not required for shelf-stable storage
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) > 20 g/kg, low acute toxicity
Skin Irritation: Not expected under normal conditions
Eye Contact: Not irritating, but dust may cause temporary discomfort
Inhalation: No adverse effects expected at levels likely to occur
Chronic Toxicity: No significant effects observed in dietary studies
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogenic
Mutagenicity: Negative in standard genotoxicity tests
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse effects in multi-generation animal studies
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be harmful to aquatic or terrestrial organisms
Aquatic Mobility: Soluble, dilutes quickly in water bodies
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected based on physical-chemical properties
Soil: Decomposes via microbial activity
Other Adverse Effects: Does not contribute to eutrophication or other known ecological risks
Product Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations on non-hazardous organic substances
Packaging Disposal: Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of as per local policies on food-contact materials
Special Precautions: Do not allow uncontrolled release to surface water
Waste Treatment Methods: Standard food industry waste streams, composting appropriate for small quantities
UN Number: Not regulated in bulk or consumer form
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous for all modes
Packing Group: Not assigned
Labeling: No special requirements
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions for Users: Keep dry, prevent package breakage during transit
Transport in Bulk: Follow good logistical practices for bulk foodstuffs
TSCA Status: Listed
FDA Status (USA): Recognized as GRAS for food use
EU Food Additive Number: E965
REACH Information: Registered substance, non-hazard classification
WHMIS Classification (Canada): Not controlled
Other International Listings: Codex Alimentarius compliant, commonly permitted in food products globally
Labeling Requirements: Follow national labeling rules for food ingredients, especially for products marketed as sugar-free or low-calorie
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