Univar USA Inc.

                                               6100 Carillon Point

                                               Kirkland, WA 98033

                                               (425) 889-3400









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The Version Date for this MSDS is : 03/26/2003





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                       PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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PRODUCT NAME:            GLYCERINE



MSDS#:                   DZ08439



DATE ISSUED:             07/10/00



SUPERSEDES:              NEW



ISSUED BY:               008360



1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION



24-Hour Emergency Phone Number: 989-636-4400



Product:     GLYCERINE



2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



Glycerine, minimum                   CAS#      000056-81-5           99.7%





3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION



EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

 Water white liquid. Odorless. No significant hazards for

 emergency response are known.



 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for toxicological data.)



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 areas of the body as part of a

cream or other topical application. Absorption under such

circumstances can elevate serum osmolality and may result in

osomotic 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 increased 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.



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.



4. 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.



INHALATION: Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a

physician.



NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Supportive care.

Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to

reactions of the patient.



5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES



FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES

FLASH POINT:390F, 199C

METHOD USED: PMCC

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:698F, 370C.



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: Aldehydes, carbon monoxide, carbon

dioxide.





OTHER FLAMMABILITY INFORMATION: Violent steam generation or

eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream.



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or fine spray, carbon dioxide,

dry chemical, foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) or

protein foams may function, but much less effectively. Do

not use direct water stream. Will spread fire.



MEDIA TO BE AVOIDED: Do not use direct water stream.



FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: 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. 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 or safe distance.



6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (See Section 15 for Regulatory

Information)



PROTECT PEOPLE: Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard

area and deny unnecessary entry.



PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: Keep out of sewers, storm drains,

surface water and soil.



CLEANUP: Small spills: Cover with absorbent material, soak up

and sweep into a drum. Large spills: Dike around spill and

pump into suitable containers.



7. HANDLING AND STORAGE



HANDLING: Practice reasonable care and caution.



STORAGE: Glycerine freezes at 64F.Glycerine should be kept

above 64F but below 130F.



8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION



ENGINEERING CONTROLS: 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: Glycerin: ACGIH TLV is 10 mg/m3.OSHA PEL

is 10 mg/m3 total, 5 mg/m3 respirable. PELs are in accord those

recommended by OSHA, as in the 1989 revision of PELs.



9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



APPEARANCE: Water white liquid.

ODOR: Odorless

VAPOR PRESSURE:< 1.0 MMHG @ 20C

VAPOR DENSITY:3.1

BOILING POINT:554F, 290C

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:1.2607 @ 25/25 (MIN.)



10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.



CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid strong oxidizing agent (such as

sodium hypochlorite, hypochlorous acid).



INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Oxidizing material.



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Acrolein.



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.



11. 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 27,200 mg/kg.



INHALATION: The LC50 for 6 hours in rats was >4 mg/liter.



MUTAGENICITY: In vitro mutagenicity studies were negative.



12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



(For detailed Ecological data, write or call

the address or non-emergency number shown in Section 1)



ENVIRONMENTAL FATE



MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING: Based largely or completely on

information for similar material(s), i.e. glycerine.

Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF 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 OECD Activated

Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test (OECD 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.20-Day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD20) is

1.0 p/p. Theoretical oxygen demand (ThOD) is calculated to

be 1.22 p/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

100 mg/L).Acute LD50 for fathead minnow (Pimephales

promelas) is 44000 mg/L. Acute LD50 for goldfish (Carassiius

auratus) is greater than 5000 mg/L.



13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (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, reclaimer,

incinerator or other thermal destruction device.



14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION



U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):For DOT regulatory

information, if required, consult transportation regulations, or

product shipping papers.

Not regulated for transport by DOT.



CANADIAN TDG INFORMATION:

For TDG regulatory information, if required, consult transportation

regulations or product shipping papers.



15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (Not meant to be all-inclusive--selected

regulations represented)



SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the

EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the

Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and

is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following

categories:



Not to have met any hazard category



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CANADIAN REGULATIONS

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WHMIS INFORMATION: The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials

Information System (WHMIS) Classification for this product is:



This product is not a "Controlled Product" under WHMIS.



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16. OTHER INFORMATION.



For Additional Information:

Contact: MSDS Coordinator - Univar USA

During business hours, Pacific Time - (425) 889-3400



NOTICE

Univar USA, expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of merchantibility and fitness

for a particular purpose, with respect to the product or information provided herein, and shall

under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages.



Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a product

specification. For product specification information refer to a Product Specification Sheet and/or a

Certificate of Analysis. These can be obtained from your local Univar USA Sales Office.



All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer and/or

recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate, Univar USA

makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond Univar

USA's control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own operating

conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes and they

assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal of the product, or from the publication or use

of, or reliance upon, information contained herein. This information relates only to the product

designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any

other process.



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