General Information
Revision date
2000-06-16
Product name
Xylitol
Product Synonyms
xylite
Chemical name
xylitol
CAS No.
87-99-0
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Company Information
company name
Chemtrade International
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white crystalline powder. Caution! May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Target Organs: None known.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Chronic: No information found.