Name:
Glycerol 99.5+% Spectrophotometric Grade
Synonym:
Glycerol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glyceritol; Glycic Alcohol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropan
CAS:
56-81-5
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Glycerol 99.5+% Spectrophotometric Grade
Synonym:Glycerol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glyceritol; Glycic Alcohol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropan
Synonym:Glycerol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glyceritol; Glycic Alcohol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropan
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 56-81-5 | Glycerol | 99.5+% | 200-289-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause headache.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation of a mist of this material may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause transient kidney disturbances.
Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause headache.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation of a mist of this material may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause transient kidney disturbances.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 56-81-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 30 mg/m3 STEL (mist) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Belgium - TWA: 10 mg/m3 VLE (mist) France - VME: 10 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC (mist) Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 56-81-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 30 mg/m3 STEL (mist) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Belgium - TWA: 10 mg/m3 VLE (mist) France - VME: 10 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC (mist) Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: faint odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: .0025 mm Hg @ 5
Viscosity: 1069 mPas 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 290 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 18 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 400 deg C ( 752.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 160 deg C ( 320.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: .90 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: .00 vol %
Decomposition Temperature: >290 deg C
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.2610g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
Molecular Weight: 92.09
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acetic anhydride, strong acids, alliphatic amines, potassium chlorates, isocyanates, hydrogen peroxides, potassium permanganate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acetic anhydride, strong acids, alliphatic amines, potassium chlorates, isocyanates, hydrogen peroxides, potassium permanganate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 56-81-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 126 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >570 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 27 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 12600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Glycerol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 56-81-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 126 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >570 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 27 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 12600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Glycerol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Cas# 56-81-5: LC50 (96 Hr.) rainbow trout = 50-67 mg/L; 12 degrees C LC50 (96 Hr.) goldfish = >5000 mg/L
Cas# 56-81-5: LC50 (96 Hr.) rainbow trout = 50-67 mg/L; 12 degrees C LC50 (96 Hr.) goldfish = >5000 mg/L
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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