International Chemical Safety Cards

GLYCEROL ICSC: 0624
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
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

INHALATION Cough.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Dry skin.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Separated from strong oxidants. Dry.

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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).


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:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 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
 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
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Also consult ICSC # 0090, acrolein.
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0624 GLYCEROL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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