**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 56-81-5 |Glycerol | 66.0 | 200-289-5 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Low hazard for normal industrial handling.
Skin:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
Not available.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
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 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 if cough or other symptoms appear.
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 extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate
ventilation.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Keep refrigerated. (Store
below 4C/39F.)
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
There are no special ventilation requirements.
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 OSHA's 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: pale-yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 360 deg F ( 182.22 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers. Glycerol is incompatible with hydrogen peroxide
mixtures. They can be highly explosive. Glycerol ignites on contact
with potassium permanganate or calcium hypochlorite, nitric acid,
sulfuric acid, perchloric acid and lead oxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** 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.
**** 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
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 56-81-5: 0
Canada
CAS# 56-81-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 56-81-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 56-81-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 7/20/1999 Revision #3 Date: 3/04/2004
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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