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Bundaberg White
Crystalline Sugar
(Chemwatch name: BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR)

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Version No: 2.0 Chemwatch 87020

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007 CD 2011/1

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PRODUCT NAME
Bundaberg White Crystalline Sugar
SYNONYMS
"white sugar"
PRODUCT USE
Ingredient in food and food preparations.
SUPPLIER
Company: Bundaberg Sugar Ltd
Address:
Level 1, 155 Wharf Street
Spring Hill
QLD, 4000
Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3835 8400
Fax: +61 7 3835 8411

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and
ADG Code.
CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS
Min Max

Flammability: 1

Toxicity: 0

Body Contact: 1 Min/Nil=0

Low=1
Reactivity: 0 Moderate=2
High=3
Chronic: 0 Extreme=4

POISONS SCHEDULE
None

RISK SAFETY
None under normal operating conditions. None under normal operating conditions.

NAME CAS RN %
sucrose 57-50-1 >99

SWALLOWED
■

Immediately give a glass of water.

First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
EYE
■ If this product comes in contact with the eyes:

Wash out immediately with fresh running water.

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Bundaberg White
Crystalline Sugar
(Chemwatch name: BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR)

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Version No: 2.0 Chemwatch 87020

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007 CD 2011/1

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Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally
lifting the upper and lower lids.

Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.

Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
SKIN
■ If skin or hair contact occurs:

Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).

Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
■

If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.

Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing.

If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
■ Treat symptomatically.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
■

Water spray or fog.

Foam.

Dry chemical powder.

BCF (where regulations permit).

Carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
■

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.

Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.

Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.

DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.

Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.

If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.

Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
■ Combustible.
Avoid creating dust - may present dust explosion hazard. Dry dust can be electrostatically charged by turbulence, pneumatic
transport, pouring, in exhaust ducts and during transport. Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by grounding.
Combustion products include: carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
■ Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM
None
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Glasses: Gloves: Respirator:
Not normally required. When handling larger quantities: Particulate

MINOR SPILLS
■

Remove all ignition sources.

Clean up all spills immediately.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Control personal contact by using protective equipment.

Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.

Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
■ Remove all ignition sources.

Clear area of personnel and move upwind.

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

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Bundaberg White
Crystalline Sugar
(Chemwatch name: BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR)

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Version No: 2.0 Chemwatch 87020

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007 CD 2011/1

NC317TCP

Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator.

Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.

Avoid generating dust.

Sweep, shovel up. Recover product wherever possible.

Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.

If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING

■ Remove all ignition sources.

Limit all unnecessary personal contact.

Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.

Use in a well-ventilated area.

When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.

Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.

Avoid physical damage to containers.

Use good occupational work practice.

Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
■ Multi-ply paper bag with sealed plastic liner or heavy gauge plastic bag.
NOTE: Bags should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or
collapse. Check that all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
■ Avoid storage with oxidisers.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
■

Keep dry.

Store under cover.

Store in a well ventilated area.

Store away from sources of heat or ignition.

Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS

+ + + + X +
X: Must not be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
+: May be stored together

EXPOSURE CONTROLS
TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak TWA
Source Material Notes
ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³ F/CC
Australia Exposure sucrose (see Chapter
10
Standards (Sucrose (a)) 14)

MATERIAL DATA
BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR:
Not available
SUCROSE:
■ It is the goal of the ACGIH (and other Agencies) to recommend TLVs (or their equivalent) for all substances for which there is

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Bundaberg White
Crystalline Sugar
(Chemwatch name: BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR)

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Version No: 2.0 Chemwatch 87020

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007 CD 2011/1

NC317TCP

evidence of health effects at airborne concentrations encountered in the workplace.

At this time no TLV has been established, even though this material may produce adverse health effects (as evidenced in animal
experiments or clinical experience). Airborne concentrations must be maintained as low as is practically possible and occupational
exposure must be kept to a minimum.
NOTE: The ACGIH occupational exposure standard for Particles Not Otherwise Specified (P.N.O.S) does NOT apply.
Sucrose has little adverse effect on the lung and does not produce significant organic disease. Massive doses are necessary to
produce systemic toxicity. A Finnish study concluded that exposures below 5 mg/m3 should protect dental health, provided worker
ingestion of the product was controlled. This finding was prompted by concerns within the bakery and confectionery industry of a
connection between sucrose exposure and dental caries.
PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE
■ No special equipment for minor exposure i.e. when handling small quantities.

OTHERWISE:

Safety glasses with side shields.

Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy
document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should
include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience.
Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the
event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be
removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have
washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59]
HANDS/FEET
■ No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE: Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
OTHER
■ No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:

Overalls.

Barrier cream.

Eyewash unit.
RESPIRATOR
■
Protection Factor Half-Face Respirator Full-Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
10 x ES P1 Air-line* -- PAPR-P1 -
50 x ES Air-line** P2 PAPR-P2
100 x ES - P3 -
Air-line* -
100+ x ES - Air-line** PAPR-P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
■

Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals; even when particulates are relatively
large, a certain proportion will be powdered by mutual friction.

Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and recirculation of particulates in the workplace.

If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could occur, respiratory protection should be
considered. Such protection might consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks

Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by bonding and grounding.

Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require additional protection measures such as
explosion venting.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities"
of fresh circulating air required to efficiently remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:

direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, drum filling,

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Bundaberg White
Crystalline Sugar
(Chemwatch name: BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR)

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Version No: 2.0 Chemwatch 87020

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007 CD 2011/1

NC317TCP

conveyer loading, crusher dusts, gas discharge (active

1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.)
generation into zone of rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high speed wheel
generated dusts (released at high initial velocity into zone of 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)
very high rapid air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture 1: Disturbing room air currents
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood-local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity
generally decreases with the square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the
extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10 m/s (800-2000 f/min) for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2 metres
distant from the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within the extraction apparatus,
make it essential that theoretical air velocities are multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or
used.

APPEARANCE
White crystals; soluble in water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Mixes with water.
Divided Molecular
State 342.34
solid Weight
Melting Boiling
160- Not
Range Range
186 available
(°C) (°C)
Solubility
Flash
in Not
Miscible Point
water applicable
(°C)
(g/L)
pH Decomposition
Not Not
(1% Temp
available available
solution) (°C)
Autoignition
pH (as Not Not
Temp
supplied) applicable available
(°C)
Upper
Vapour
Not Explosive Not
Pressure
applicable Limit available
(kPa)
(%)
Lower
Specific
Explosive 0.045
Gravity 1.59
Limit g/l
(water=1)
(%)
Relative
Volatile
Vapour Not Not
Component
Density applicable applicable
(%vol)
(air=1)
Evaporation Not
Rate applicable

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

■

Presence of incompatible materials.

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Bundaberg White
Crystalline Sugar
(Chemwatch name: BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR)

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Version No: 2.0 Chemwatch 87020

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007 CD 2011/1

NC317TCP

Product is considered stable.

Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
■ The solid/dust is non-toxic if swallowed.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
EYE
■ The dust may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.
SKIN
■ The material may be slightly discomforting to the skin if exposure is prolonged or from repeated exposures over long periods.
INHALED
■ Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
The dust may be discomforting to the upper respiratory tract.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur
further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.
If prior damage to the circulatory or nervous systems has occurred or if kidney damage has been sustained, proper screenings
should be conducted on individuals who may be exposed to further risk if handling and use of the material result
in excessive exposures.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
■ Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and inhalation of generated dusts.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR:
■ None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.

SUCROSE:
■ unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 29700 mg/kg Nil Reported
Intraperitoneal (Mouse) LD50: 14000 mg/kg
Oral (Human) TDLo: 9.6E-5 mg/kg

SUCROSE:
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): -3.67

ThOD: 1.12
ThOD: 1.12
Ecotoxicity
Persistence: Persistence:
Ingredient Bioaccumulation Mobility
Water/Soil Air
sucrose LOW LOW HIGH

■

Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.

Consult State Land Waste Authority for disposal.

Bury or incinerate residue at an approved site.

Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.

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Bundaberg White
Crystalline Sugar
(Chemwatch name: BUNDABERG WHITE CRYSTALLINE SUGAR)

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Version No: 2.0 Chemwatch 87020

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007 CD 2011/1

NC317TCP

HAZCHEM:
None (ADG7)
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS: ADG7, UN, IATA, IMDG

POISONS SCHEDULE
None
REGULATIONS
Regulations for ingredients
sucrose (CAS: 57-50-1) is found on the following regulatory lists;
"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","China (Hong Kong) Occupational Exposure
Limits","China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances","Indonesia Threshold Limit Value for chemical substances in the
workplace (Bahasa Indonesian)","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","Korea (South) Existing
Chemicals List (KECL)","Korea (South) Occupational Exposure Standards (Korean)","Korea (South) Occupational Exposure
Standards (Respirable microdust / Total dust) (Korean)","Korea GHS","Malaysia Permissible Exposure Limits","New Zealand
Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)","New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)","OECD Representative List of High
Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals","Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)","Singapore
Permissible Exposure Limits of Toxic Substances"
No data for Bundaberg White Crystalline Sugar (CW: 87020)

■ Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as
independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
■ The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine
whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures
Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.

This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, review
or criticism, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without
written permission from CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) 9572 4700.

Issue Date: 6-Dec-2007

Print Date:1-Apr-2011

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