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International Chemical Safety Cards
GLYCEROL
Glycerin
1,2,3-Propanetriol
1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
C3H8O3
/ CH2OH-CHOH-CH2OH
Molecular mass: 92.1
CAS # 56-81-5
RTECS # MA8050000
ICSC # 0624
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TYPES
OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE
HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/
FIRE
FIGHTING |
| FIRE
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Combustible. Gives off irritating
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder,
alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
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In case of fire:
keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT
GENERATION OF MISTS!
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INHALATION |
Cough.
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
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SKIN |
Dry
skin.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse
skin with plenty of water or shower.
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EYES |
Redness.
Pain.
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Safety
goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then
take to a doctor.
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INGESTION |
Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke
during work.
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Rinse mouth. Give plenty of
water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE
DISPOSAL |
STORAGE
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PACKAGING
& LABELLING |
Ventilation.
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining
liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Separated from
strong oxidants. Dry.
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| SEE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK |
| ICSC:
0624 |
Prepared
in the context of cooperation between the International
Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the
European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993
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PHYSICAL
STATE; APPEARANCE:
HYGROSCOPIC, VISCOUS
COLOURLESS LIQUID.
PHYSICAL
DANGERS:
CHEMICAL
DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on
heating producing corrosive fumes of acrolein.
Reacts with strong oxidants causing fire and
explosion hazard. Reacts violently with acetic
anhydrides in the presence of a catalyst.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 10 mg/m3 mist (ACGIH 1995-1996).
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ROUTES
OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed
into the body by inhalation of its mist.
INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at
20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of
airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on
spraying.
EFFECTS
OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin
and the respiratory tract.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
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PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
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Decomposes
below boiling point at 171°C
Melting
point: 18.2°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.26
Solubility in water:
miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C:
<0.1
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Relative
vapour density (air = 1): 3.17
Flash point:
177°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature:
370°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air:
0.9-?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as
log Pow:
-1.76
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ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
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| N O T E S |
| Also
consult ICSC # 0090, acrolein.
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| ICSC:
0624 |
GLYCEROL |
| © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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