Product ID:GLYCEROL (TECHNICAL)
MSDS Date:05/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-359-4919
MSDS Number: BRQTB

Emergency Phone: 504-734-1971

Info Phone: 504-734-1971

Cage: 1V771

Telephone: 504-734-1971

Cage: 1V771

GLYCERIN

CAS: 56-81-5

RTECS: MA8050000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 12,600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-DUE TO LOW VAPOR PRESSURE,
INHALATION OF THE VAPORS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IS UNLIKELY.
INHALATION OF MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INGESTION-LOW TOXICITY. SKIN CONTACT-MAY C AUSE IRRITATION. EYE
CONTACT-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE KIDNEY INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION-MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTIONS MAY
BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION:GIVE WATER TO RINSE MOUTH & GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE:WASH THOROUGHLY
WITH RUNNING WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:320F,160C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:400 C
Lower Limits:0.9
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRE.
WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE & COOL
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING & NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ABSORB LIQUID SPILL WITH
DRY ABSORBENT. CONTAINERIZE UNSTABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN AN
APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. SEPERATE FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE &
SAFETY PROCEDURES, AVOID ALL UNNECESARY EXPOSURES TO THE CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYE AND CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A HALF MASK CHEMICAL
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV OR THE
MAXIMUM USE CONCENTRATION SPECIFIED BY THE RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER,
WHICHEVER IS LESS.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY COVERING. CONTACT LENSES
SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F,290C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:64.4F,18.0C
Vapor Pres:0.0025 MM
Vapor Density:3.17
Spec Gravity:1.25
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OILY LIQUID. ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH ACETIC ANHYDRIDE. CALCIUM
OXYCHLORIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDES & ALKALI METAL HYDRIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:GLYCEROL DECOMPOSES UPON HEATING ABOVE
290C, FORMING CORROSIVE GAS (ACROLEIN).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES & VAPORS MAY BE RELEASED
IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:THIS SUBSTANCE DOES NOT POLYMERIZE.

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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