| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | |
| [Eyes] Get medical aid. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with water. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. | |
| [Handling] Use with adequate ventilation. | |
| [Ingestion] Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. | |
| [Inhalation] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Skin] Non-irritating to the skin. | |
| [Eyes] May cause mild eye irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 160-163 | |
| [Boiling Point] 328 | |
| [Density] 1.585 g/cm3 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 12.26 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -1.84 | |
| [Product Name] L-Arabinopyranose | |
| [Synonyms] (2R,3R,4S,5S)-oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol L-Arabinose Pectinose | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_87-72-9.htm">87-72-9 | |
| [Formula] C5H10O5 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 150.13 | |
| [EINECS] 201-767-6 | |
| [Merck] 12,799 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1723085 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-01-00-04217 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. |