AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No Hazardous Components Very rarely, hot sugar 2 products and their syrups Beet molasses is non-hazardous under have been known to normal conditions of use, storage, and exhibit “runaway handling. behavior”; explosions have been known to occur under Molasses that has dried supports a combination of specific combustion only poorly and is not by conditions. (Please see: itself a hazard unless it is involved as a §VII – Handling and secondary fuel in an existing fire. Safe Handling and Use, Normal fire dept SOP for precautions Section 5 and PPE. Storage, “Conditions to Avoid.” Section Composition / Beet molasses is a concentrated mixture of soluble material 3 Information on (composition may vary greatly) from sugar beet root (Beta vulgaris) Ingredients from which 85% of the sucrose has been removed. Sugar (Sucrose), CAS 57-50-1 55 – 60% Ash 15 – 20% Water, CAS 7732-18-5 15 – 20% Miscellaneous Organics, including Amino Acids 10 – 20% 4 hot material gets on skin, flush affected area with cool water; seek medical attention in case of thermal burns. Because sugars are prime feedstock for molds and yeasts, it is conceivable spore-formers could grow EYES (irritation of eyes from dissolved salts): immediately flush with running water, holding eyelids open. Get medical help if symptoms persist. under conditions required for their growth. In the event of exposure to these spores, susceptible individuals may require Non-toxic, but non-palatable; contains bitter-tasting salts and organics. specialized medical attention. Fire-Fighting Measures Section If material has solidified, use water or 5 other approved media. Avoid extreme heat in closed containers and pipes which may lead to Thermal decomposition or burning will produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide. uncontrollable spontaneous combustion (see §VII – Precautions for