MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ITEM: Trehalose
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Identity: α-D-glucopyranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside
Common Synonyms: Mycose
CAS#: 6138-23-4
Purity: not less than 99.0%
Chemical Formula: C12H22O11·2H2O
CRITERIA FOR DANGER AND HAZARDOUSNESS
No applicable hazardous criteria.
Danger, Hazardousness and Highly safe material enzymatically produced from starch similar
Ecological Influence: to glucose or corn syrups.
Found naturally in insects, plants, organisms such as mushrooms
and baker’s yeast. Has a long history of consumption by humans.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Irrigate surfaces thoroughly with water
Skin Contact: Rinse areas thoroughly with water
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Not flammable. If a fire occurs in the surrounding area use an extinguishing media appropriate to the
surrounding fire conditions. A water spray may be used.
Special Fire Fighting Ordinary extinguishing process can be taken in case of fire.
Procedures:
Extinguishing Media: No prohibited
LEAKS AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Sweep up the spill and wash the area with water.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
The product is stable at room temperature and does not produce hazardous decomposition products.
There are no known incompatible materials that would produce a hazardous substance. Storage at room temperature 15-30ºC is recommended.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AT EXPOSURE
Generally, protective apparel such as gloves or goggles is not required.
Desirable Concentration: Not established
Acceptable Concentration; Not established
Facility Care: No special care required
Protective Care: Not necessary with usual handling
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance; White crystalline powder
Melting Point: 97ºC
Solubility in water: 68.9g/100g-Water(20ºC)
DANGER INFORMATION
Flashing Point: No data
Ignition Point: No data
Combustibility: No data
Reactivity: Stable at ordinary storage condition.No hazardous decomposition.
No incompatible substances.
TOXICITY INFORMATION
Irritancy to Product; Possible physical irritation because of crystalline structure of
Product similar to sugar. Not a known chemical irritant.
Mutagenicity: No mutagenicity reported. Standardized mouse micronucleus and
CHO chromosome aberration assays preformed.
Acute Toxicity; No toxicity was observed in male or female mice given a single
dose of 21.5/kg bw of trehalose in distilled water by oral
administration.
Subacute Toxicity: A no-toxic-effect was reported after 30 days in feed of mice
(100g/kg.bw.d)
Sperm Malformation Test: The male and female mice were fed a maximum trehalose of
12g/kg.bw for 5 days. There was no significant difference on the
rates of sperm malformation between trehalose group and
negative control group.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Decomposition: No data
Accumulation: No data
Notes: Trehalose is a material commonly found in animals and plants.
CAUTION AT DISPOSITION
Shall meet local disposition rules.
CAUTION WITH TRANSPORTATION
To be kept in sealed container, refrain from moist, high temperatures and direct sunlight. Container
shall be protected from breakage. Additional care shall be taken to comply with the conditions listed
under HANDLING AND STORAGE.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
None
