Material Safety Data
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
MSDS Name: Glycerine
Catalog Numbers: S71228, S71229, S74606, S74606-1, BP229 1,
BP229 4, BP229-1, BP229-4, BP2291, BP2294, G153 1, G153 4, G153-1, G153-4,
G1531, G1534, G30 20, G30 200, G30 4, G31 1, G31 20, G31 4, G31 500, G31-1,
G31-20, G31-4, G31-500, G311, G3120, G31200, G314, G31500, G31500001, G31500LC,
G33 1, G33 20, G33 200, G33 4, G33 500, G33-1, G33-20, G33-200, G33-4, G33-500,
G331, G3320, G33200, G3320LC, G334, G33500, G3420, G34200, G344, G3620,
NC9484773, NC9508460, NC9520779, NC9807011, S746061, ZZG332015
Synonyms: Glycerol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glyceritol; Glycic Alcohol;
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients
Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
Section 3 - Hazards
Appearance: clear. Caution! May cause eye and skin
irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. This is
expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Organs: None known.
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts
may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
May cause headache.
Inhalation: Low hazard for usual
industrial handling. Inhalation of a mist of this material may cause respiratory
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation
develops, get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of
soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth
and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid if irritation or
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the
ground and collect in low or confined areas. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed
containers. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material
(e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid
runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills
immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove
all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands
before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash
clothing before reuse.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances. No special precautions indicated.
Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation
to keep airborne concentrations low.
||10 mg/m3 TWA
||no established RELs - see Appendix D
||15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA
PELs: Glycerine: total dust: 10 mg/m3 TWA; respirable fraction: 5 mg/m3
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29
CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator
regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties
Odor: faint odor
Vapor Pressure: .0025 mm Hg @ 5
Density: 3.17 (H2O=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 290 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:20 deg F
400 deg C ( 752.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 193 deg C ( 379.40 deg F)
Decomposition Temperature:290 deg C
(estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
Upper: Not available.
in water. Insol. in chloroform,
Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials,
ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials: Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 -
CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 126 mg Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye:
500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
rat: LC50 = >570 mg/m3/1H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg;
rabbit: LD50 = 27 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 12600 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50
= >10 gm/kg;
CAS# 56-81-5: Not listed
by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies: No data available.
Section 12 -
data available. Cas# 56-81-5:LC50 (96 Hr.) rainbow trout = 50-67 mg/L; 12
degrees CLC50 (96 Hr.) goldfish = >5000 mg/L
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 -
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Section 15 -
CAS# 56-81-5 is listed on the TSCA
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
CAS # 56-81-5: chronic.
No chemicals are
reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does
not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any
Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly
hazardous by OSHA.
CAS# 56-81-5 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product
are listed. European/International Regulations
Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
CAS# 56-81-5: 0
56-81-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 56-81-5 is listed on Canada's DSL
This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
CAS# 56-81-5 is
not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 56-81-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 20 mg/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS
10 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOM
KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIE
TNAM check ACGI TLV
Section 16 -
MSDS Creation Date:
Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000
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