| [Flash Point] 262 | |
| [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 fog, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or regular foam. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. 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] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause 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 gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [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] 94 | |
| [Boiling Point] 495 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 6E-12 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.52 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 13.24 | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -3.77 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 87.8 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Used as a oral and intravenous nutrient. | |
| [Product Name] Xylitol | |
| [Synonyms] (2S,4R)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol Xylite | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_87-99-0.htm">87-99-0 | |
| [Formula] C5H12O5 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 152.15 | |
| [EINECS] 201-788-0 | |
| [RTECS] ZF0800000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Merck] 12,10218 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1720523 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-01-00-02832 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. | |
| [Incompatibilities] None reportged. | |
| [Stability] Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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