# NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Sucrose | CAS 57-50-1
C12H22O11 | RTECS WN6500000
Synonyms & Trade Names Beet sugar, Cane sugar, Confectioner's sugar, Granulated sugar, Rock candy, Saccarose, Sugar, Table sugar | DOT ID & Guide
Exposure Limits | NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
IDLH N.D. | Conversion
Physical Description Hard, white, odorless crystals, lumps, or powder. [Note: May have a characteristic, caramel odor when heated.]
MW: 342.3 | BP: Decomposes | MLT: 320-367°F (Decomposes) | Sol: 200%
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) | IP: NA |  | Sp.Gr: 1.59
Fl.P: NA | UEL: NA | LEL: NA | MEC: 45 g/m3
Noncombustible Solid, but fine airborne dust may explode.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, sulfuric acid, nitric acid
Measurement Methods NIOSH 0500, 0600
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation | First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough
Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION