MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
GLYCERINE
SECTION I 鈥? PRODUCT INFORMATION
Distributor鈥檚 name: Allied Rubber & Gasket Company, Inc. 鈥? ARGCO
2610 Commerce Way
Vista, Ca 92081
In case of emergency: 517-636-4400
For information call: (800) 854-1015
Date prepared: 1/23/2007
Product name: Glycerine
SECTION II 鈥? INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
PTIM. 庐 Glycerine 99.7% - USP 鈥? Kosher Grade Composition
Glycerine, minimum CAS# 000056-81-5 99.7%
SECTION III 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
See Section XI for toxicological data
Water white liquid. Odorless. No significant hazards for emergency response are known.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye: May cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated exposure not likely to cause significant skin irritation. A single prolonged
exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin on harmful amounts.
May be absorbed in potentially harmful amounts when applied in large quantities to severe burns
(second or third degree) over large area of the body as part of a cream or other tropical
application. Absorption under such circumstances can elevate serum osmotically and result in
osmotic shock.
Ingestion: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be extremely low. Small amounts swallowed incidental
to normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury, swallowing amounts larger than that
may cause injury. Signs and symptoms of excessive exposure may be central nervous system
effects and increase blood sugar levels.
Inhalation: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to physical properties. If heated or sprayed as an
aerosol, airborne material may cause upper respiratory irritation.
Systemic (Other Target Organ Effects):
Repeated excessive exposures may cause increased fat levels in blood. Observations in animals
include kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal effects with very large oral doses.
Cancer Information:
Did not cause cancer in long-term animal studies.
Teratology: Birth defects are unlikely. Exposures having no adverse effects on the mother should have no
effect on the fetus.
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SECTION III 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 鈥? Continued
Reproductive Effects:
Reproductive effects seen in female animals are believed to be due to altered nutritional status
resulting from extremely high doses in their diets. Similar effects have been seen in animals fed
synthetic diets.
SECTION IV 鈥? FIRST AID
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Skin: Wash off in flowing water or shower.
Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel.
Note to Physician:
No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response
to reactions of the patient.
SECTION V 鈥? FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Flash point: 390潞F, 199潞C Method Used: PMCC Auto Ignition temp: 698潞F, 370潞C
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS
LFL: Not determined UFL: Not determined
Hazardous Combustion Products
During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or irritating
compounds. Hazardous combustion products may include and are not limited to: Aldehyde, carbon
monoxide, and carbon dioxide.
Other Flammability Information
Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream.
Extinguishing Media
Water fog of fine spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) or
protein foams may function, but less effectively.
Media to be Avoided
Do not use direct water stream.
Fire Fighting Instruction
Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny unnecessary entry. Burning liquids may be moved by
flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage. Burning liquids may be
extinguished by dilution with water. Do not use direct water stream, it may spread fire.
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters
Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing
(includes fire fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots, and gloves.) If protective equipment is not available or
not used, fight fire from a protected location of safe distance.
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SECTION VI 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See Section 15 for Regulatory Information
Protect People: Isolate hazard area and deny unnecessary entry.
Protect the Environment: Keep out of sewers, storm drains, surface water and soil.
Clean Up: Small spills: Cover with absorbent material, soak up and sweep into a drum.
Large spills: Dike around spills and pump into suitable containers.
SECTION VII 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Practice reasonable care and caution.
Storage: Glycerine freezes at 64潞F. Glycerine should be kept above 64潞F but below 130潞F.
SECTION VIII 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Control: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below
the exposure guidelines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses.
Skin Protection: No precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should be needed.
Respiratory Protection: For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be needed; however, if
material is heated or sprayed, use an approved air-purifying respirator.
Exposure Guideline: Glycerine: ACGIH TLV is 10mg/m鲁. OSHA PEL is 10mg/m鲁 total, 5 mg/m鲁
respirable. PELs are in accordance with those recommended by OSHA, as in the
1989 revisions of PELs.
SECTION IX 鈥? PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Water white liquid. Odor: Odorless Vapor Pressure: <1.0 MMHG @ 20C
Vapor Density: 3.1 Boiling Point: 554潞F, 290潞C Solubility in water: Miscible
Specific Gravity: 1.2607 @25/25 (Min)
SECTION X 鈥? STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid strong oxidizing agents, such as sodium hypochlorite, and
hypochlorous acid.
Incompatibility with Other Materials:
Oxidizing material.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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SECTION XI 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 3 for Potential Health Effects. For detailed toxicological data, write or call the address or non-
emergency number shown in Section 1.
Skin: The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >10,000 mg/kg.
Ingestion: The oral LD50 for rats is 17,000 to 17,200 mg/kg.
Inhalation: The LC50 for 6 hours in rats was>4mg/liter.
Mutagenicity: In vitro mutagenicity studies were negative.
SECTION XII 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
For detailed Ecological date, write or call the address or non-emergency number shown in Section 1
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Movement and Partitioning:
Based largely or completely on information for similar material(s), i.e. glycerine. Bioconcentration
potential is low (BCP less than 100 or Log Pow less than 3) Log octanol/water coefficient (Log Pow is -
1.76)
Degradation & Persistence:
Based largely or completely on information for similar material(s), i.e. glycerine. Biodegradation under
aerobic laboratory conditions is high (BOD20 or BOD28 /ThOD greater than 40%.) Biodegradation is
expected to be achievable in a secondary wastewater treatment plant. Inhibitory concentration (IC50 in
OBCD Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test (OBCD Test No. 209) is greater than 1000 mg/L.
5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) is 0.54 p/p. 10-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD10) is
0.98 p/p. Theoretical oxygen demand (ThOD) is calculated to be 1.22p/p.
Ecotoxicity:
Based largely or completely on information for similar material(s), i.e. glycerine. Material is practically
non-toxic to fish on an acute basis (LC50 greater than 100 mg/L.) Acute LD50 for fathead minnow
(Pimephales promelas) is 44,000 mg/L. Acute LD50 for goldfish (Carassiius auratus) is greater than
5000 mg/L.
SECTION XIII 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
See Section 15 for Regulatory Information
Disposal:
Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground or into any body of water. All disposal methods must be in
compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in
different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility
solely of the waste generator.
For Unused & Uncontaminated Product:
The preferred options include sending to: a licensed, permitted recycler, reclamer, incinerator or other
thermal destruction device.
As a service to its customers, DOW can provide lists of companies, which recycle, reprocess, or manage
chemicals or plastics, and companies that manage used drums. Telephone DOW鈥檚 Customer Information
Center at 800-258-2436 or 517-832-1556
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SECTION XIV 鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U. S. Department of Information (DOT):
For DOT regulatory information, if required, consult transportation regulations or product shipping papers.
Canadian TDG Information:
For TDG regulatory information, if required, consult transportation regulations or product shipping papers.
SECTION XV 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
Selected regulations represented
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective
date noted at the beginning of this sheet. However, no warranty, express or implied is given. Regulatory
requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another, it is the buyer鈥檚 responsibility
to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state, or provincial, and local laws. The following specific
information is made for the purpose of complying with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and
regulations. See other sections for health and safety information.
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥? promulgated under Sections 311 &
312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986. (SARA Title III) and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
Do not have to meet hazard category
CANADIAN REGULATIONS
WHMIS Information:
The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Classification for this
product is:
This product is not a 鈥淐ontrolled Product鈥? under WHMIS.
SECTION XVI 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS: Revised to 16 Section format per ANSI Z400.1.
庐 INDICATES A TRADEMARK OF THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Disclaimer
ARGCO has no control over the management practices of manufacturing processes of parties handling or using
this material. The information presented here pertains only to the product as shipped in its intended condition
as described in MSDS Section 2 (Information on Ingredients).
The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
Consult ARGCO or the DOW chemical company for further information.
END OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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FLUID TESTING CHART FOR GLYCERINE*
HYDROMETER READING REFRACTOMETER READING BURST
(FREEZE POINT **) POINT
(SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 77掳F)
1.141 -15掳F -50掳F***
1.116 - 5掳F -45掳F
1.102 0掳F -40掳F
1.096 +10掳F -35掳F
FLUID TESTING CHART FOR PROPYLENE GLYCOL*
HYDROMETER READING REFRACTOMETER READING BURST
(FREEZE POINT **) POINT
(SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 77掳F)
1.033 0掳F -50掳F***
1.028 +10掳F -20掳F
1.024 +15掳F 0掳F
1.020 +20掳F +10掳F
*These tables are for reference purposes only. All temperature readings are approximations and should be used
as guidelines only.
**It should be noted that the freeze points for glycols are the temperature at which the ice crystals first form.
Below these temperatures, a slushy solution exists which will permit flow. However, as the temperature
decreases, the slush becomes more viscous until freezing eventually occurs.
*** Recommended minimum level.
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