Glycerine

Glycerine

Section 1 – Chemical Product and Company Identification

Products Name: Glycerine

Synonyms: Refined Glycerine

Section 2 – Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#

Chemical Name:

%

EINECS#

56-81-5

1, 2, 3 – Propanetriol Glycerol

99.5%

200-289-5

Hazard Symbols: None

Risk Phrases: None

Section 3 – Glycerine – Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

This product is not classified as hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC Potential Health Effects

Eye: Concentrated solutions may cause mild irritation.

Skin: May cause skin irritation. Heated product may cause burns on contact.

Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract if a large amount is ingested.

Inhalation: Not applicable at ambient temperature. May cause respiratory tract irritation if mist is inhaled.

Chronic: Not available

Chemical Hazards

Contact of glycerine with strong oxidizing agents such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, potassium permanganate, or other strong acids such as nitric acid may cause an explosion.

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.

Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while

removing contaminated clothing

and shoes.

Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

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: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Hazardous Decomposition/ At elevated temperatures there is a risk of exothermic polymerization (> 200°C).

Combustion Products: At temperature > 280°C acrolein may be formed.

Section 6 – Glycerine -b Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Environmental Should not be released into the environment. Prevent further leakage or

Precautions: spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.

Section 7 – Handling and Storage

Handling: No special precautions required but avoid skin and eye contact. Prevent formation of mist. Eye and skin contact should be avoided if working at elevated temperatures.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container to avoid moisture from the air. Can be stored in aluminum, stainless steel and fiber glass containers.

Other Recommendations: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, potassium permanganate, or other strong acids such as nitric acid.

Section 8 – Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering 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.

Exposure Limits CAS# 56-81-5:

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.

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 – Glycerine – Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State:

Liquid

Color:

Water white

Odor:

Odorless

pH:

Neutral

Vapor Pressure:

0.0025 mmHg @ 50°C Viscosity:

1410 mPa.s @ 20°C Boiling Point:

290°C @ 760mmHg Freezing/Melting Point: Approx. 18°C

Autoignition Temperature: Approx. 400°C

Flash Point:

198.9°C (PMCC)

Explosion Limits: Lower: N/A

Explosion Limits: Upper: N/A

Decomposition Temperature: >280°C

Solubility in water:

Fully Soluble

Specific Gravity/Density: 1.26

Molecular Formula:

C3H8O3

Molecular Weight:

92.09

Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability:

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Conditions to Avoid:

Temperatures >200°C (polymerization/decomposition). Keep away from sources of ignition and naked flames.

Incompatibilities with

Other Materials:

Strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Hazardous Decomposition

Products:

Acrolein (>280°C)

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur.

Section 11 – Glycerine – Toxicological Information

RTECS#:

CAS# 56-81-5

LD50/LC50:

>2000 mg/kg (rat)

Skin:

Mildly irritating

Other:

See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

DisclaimerThe information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product’s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.

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