Product Name: Rubusoside
Chemical Name: Stevioside, 13-[(O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy] kaur-16-en-18-oic acid β-D-glucopyranosyl ester
Synonyms: Rubus Sweetener, Natural Sweetener
CAS Number: 64849-39-4
Use: Natural sweetener in food and beverage formulations
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Emergency Phone Number: Company emergency contact for immediate assistance on accidental exposure or spillage.
Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS standards, but exposure to large quantities by inhalation or ingestion should be avoided.
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: Not anticipated to pose a significant health risk in intended use but dust can irritate respiratory tract if inhaled in large amounts.
Potential Health Effects: Contact with eyes or skin may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals. Chronic exposure data is limited due to lack of long-term studies.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid production of dust. Prevent direct eye, skin, or clothing contact.
Ingredient: Rubusoside
Concentration: 98-100% pure
Molecular Formula: C32H50O13
Molecular Weight: 642.7 g/mol
Impurities: Trace sugars, water (less than 2%)
Other Components: No preservatives, colorants, or synthetic additives present according to typical product specifications.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, seek medical attention if any coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing develops.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water, give water to drink. Large accidental consumption: seek medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash area with soap and water. Get medical attention if redness, swelling, or pain continues.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally. If irritation persists, consult a healthcare provider.
Special Advice: No antidote. Supportive treatment only; symptoms usually mild.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, or water spray.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet may scatter dust, avoid strong directional sprays.
Specific Hazards: Product can burn if exposed to direct flame, resulting in carbon oxides and minor particulate emissions.
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear to prevent respiratory exposure.
Fire/Explosion Risks: Dust in sufficient concentrations may increase risk of combustion or mild explosion if mixed with air and exposed to ignition source.
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable gloves, protective eyewear, dust mask or respirator.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release into surface waterways, drains, and soil. Sweep up carefully and minimize generation of airborne dust.
Cleanup Methods: Collect material with dry, non-sparking tools, then store in dry, sealed containers. Clean surface with damp cloth or vacuum equipped with HEPA filter.
Emergency Response: Isolate spill area and keep unauthorized personnel away, ventilate space if indoors.
Handling: Use only with adequate ventilation or dust extraction. Avoid inhaling dust, keep away from ignition sources. Handle with dry, clean hands or utensils.
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Incompatibilities: Avoid mixing with strong oxidizers or acids, as this could affect product stability.
Specific Use Guidelines: Designated use as a food additive and sweetener.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for Rubusoside in workplace air
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation or general room ventilation to keep airborne dust as low as possible.
Personal Protection:
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Neutral or faintly sweet odor
pH (1% solution): 5.0–8.0
Melting Point: Decomposes above 200°C
Solubility: Soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol
Flash Point: Not applicable
Density: ~1.7 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Boiling Point: Not determined (decomposes at high heat)
Partition Coefficient (logKow): Not available
Other Data: Non-volatile, forms dusty cloud if agitated.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, uncontrolled exposure to strong light sources.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition can release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Polymerization: Will not polymerize.
Acute Toxicity: Data points to low oral toxicity. LD50 (oral, rat): > 5000 mg/kg.
Irritant Effects: Mild irritation possible on eye and skin contact. No evidence of skin sensitization in routine use cases.
Chronic Exposure: Safety studies show no significant toxicity at levels used in foods. Lack of comprehensive long-term studies leaves some unknowns.
Other Effects: No listing as mutagen or carcinogen by IARC, OSHA, NTP.
Target Organs: None established due to low known toxicity.
Ecotoxicity: No data suggesting acute toxicity to aquatic or terrestrial organisms.
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under environmental conditions.
Bioaccumulation: Potential for accumulation in food chain considered low due to water solubility and rapid metabolism.
Mobility in Soil: Water soluble, mobile in the aqueous phase, unlikely to persist in soil.
Other Effects: No evidence of harm to ecosystem under ordinary use or accidental small releases.
Waste Generation: Small, non-contaminated amounts can be disposed of in regular landfill according to local regulations.
Method of Disposal: Incineration or biological waste treatment recommended for bulk quantities.
Precautions: Prevent dispersal of dust into air during disposal process. Do not allow runoff to reach water sources.
Container Disposal: Empty and triple-rinse containers before recycling or disposal in accordance with regulations.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Shipping Name: Rubusoside
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Special Precautions: Prevent moisture ingress and rough handling to avoid product loss.
Labeling Requirements: No specific hazard warnings required under GHS standards. Comply with food safety labeling where product is used as an ingredient.
Inventory Listings: Listed or exempt on main chemical inventories: TSCA (USA), DSL (Canada), REACH (EU), AICS (Australia), ENCS (Japan).
Other Regulations: GRAS status recognized in some regions for food use; always check claims against current local regulatory frameworks.
Worker Protection: Follow standard good manufacturing and hygiene practices to prevent dust inhalation and minimize direct contact.
Country-Specific Rules: Always review most current laws for transportation, workplace exposure limits, and ingredient approval for foods, supplements, or cosmetics.