Product Name: Sorbitol
Chemical Name: D-glucitol
CAS Number: 50-70-4
Recommended Use: Food additive, sweetener, pharmaceutical excipient, personal care products
Supplier: Typically listed under manufacturer or distributor
Contact Information: Emergency phone numbers for advice and assistance are usually offered on official packaging
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS criteria
Physical Hazards: None identified under standard conditions
Health Hazards: May cause mild gastrointestinal disturbance at high ingestion
Environmental Hazards: Not considered hazardous to environment under normal usage
Label Elements: Signal word not required; pictograms not required
Precautionary Statements: Inhalation of dust should be avoided; practicing good hygiene is recommended
Substance: Sorbitol
Concentration: Usually >98% for pure material
Impurities: Water, trace amounts of other polyols or sugars
Additives: No hazardous additives typically present in raw or commercial food/pharma grade
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; rinse mouth if discomfort persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; drink water if needed; large quantities can cause mild laxative effect
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; seek medical attention if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; seek medical advice if irritation does not subside
Most Important Symptoms: Mild gastrointestinal disturbance if consumed in high quantity
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Unsuitable Media: Avoid high-explosive water jet only when splashing would be risk
Specific Hazards: May emit carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide upon combustion
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained apparatus
Fire Fighting Instructions: Remove containers from affected area if safe to do so; avoid breathing smoke
Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation of dust; use proper respiratory protection if required
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe; avoid entry into drains
Cleanup Methods: Sweep or scoop up spilled material; place in suitable labeled containers for disposal
Decontamination: Wash affected area with water; ventilate area
Handling: Avoid dust generation; use local exhaust ventilation in poorly ventilated areas; avoid prolonged skin or eye contact
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling; avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while handling
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended limits
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits assigned for sorbitol
Personal Protection Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles, dust mask or respirator if dust is generated, gloves for prolonged contact, protective clothing as appropriate
Other Protection: Eyewash stations and safety showers recommended in work area
Appearance: White, crystalline powder or granules
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Typically 5.0–7.0 for 10% aqueous solution
Melting Point: About 95–100°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not easily flammable, though dust can form explosive mixtures with air
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Solubility: Very soluble in water
Partition Coefficient: Log Pow: -2.91
Auto-ignition Temperature: About 420°C
Decomposition Temperature: >100°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and use
Reactivity: Inert in most conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, dust formation, open flames
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide under fire condition
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not irritating for most users
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild irritation
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization: Not classified as sensitizer
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No evidence of genetic effects
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse reproductive effects observed
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single/Repeated Exposure): Not classified
Other Information: Excessive ingestion acts as a laxative
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be dangerous for the environment
Persistence and Degradability: Easily biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, Log Pow indicates low potential
Mobility in Soil: Expected to have high mobility due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects or hazards
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, or national regulation
Contaminated Packaging: Clean before disposal or recycle
Disposal Instructions: Do not release undiluted material or large quantities into groundwater, waterways, or drains
UN Number: Not regulated as a hazardous material for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Sorbitol
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as environmentally hazardous
Special Precautions: Keep container dry; avoid heavy impacts and excessive dust generation
U.S. TSCA Status: Listed
Canadian DSL: Listed
EU EINECS/ELINCS: Listed
OSHA Hazard Communication: Not hazardous
WHMIS Classification: Not controlled
FDA Status: Approved as direct food additive
Other Information: No special labeling required under GHS or U.S. Hazard Communication regulations
