1,1,1-TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE 0366
October 2005
CAS No: 77-99-6 Tris(hydroxymethyl)propane
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
RTECS No: TY6470000
Propylidynetrimethanol
Hexaglycerol
Hexaglycerine
C6H14O3
Molecular mass: 134.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form Prevent deposition of dust; closed
explosive mixtures in air. system, dust explosion-proof
electrical equipment and lighting.
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation Cough. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Cough. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth.
work.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert
particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Dry. Well closed.
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Programme on
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
Chemical Safety
0366 1,1,1-TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Inhalation risk
COLOURLESS TO WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be
PELLETS reached quickly when dispersed.
Chemical dangers Effects of short-term exposure
Reacts violently with strong oxidants. May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and the respiratory
tract.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 292-297/C Flash point: 172/C c.c.
Melting point: 58/C Auto-ignition temperature: about 375/C
Density: 1.084 g/cm3 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.0-11.8
Solubility in water: at 20/C miscible Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: - 0.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.63
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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