Dust entry

Sucrose

Hard, white, odorless crystals, lumps, or powder. [Note: May have a characteristic, caramel odor when heated.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 342.3 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: 200% Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Irrit eyes, skin, upper resp sys; cough Breath: Fresh airTarget organs: Eyes, resp sys

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Sucrose. Physical description: Hard, white, odorless crystals, lumps, or powder. [Note: May have a characteristic, caramel odor when heated.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 342.3 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: 200% Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection