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Chemical Datasheet
Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
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none
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data unavailable
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NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
Glycerin (mist)
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NFPA 704
General Description
A colorless to brown colored liquid. Combustible but may require some effort to ignite.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Hygroscopic. Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
No hazard (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
GLYCERINE is incompatible with strong oxidizers. It is also incompatible with hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, nitric acid + sulfuric acid, perchloric acid + lead oxide, acetic anhydride, aniline + nitrobenzene, Ca(OCl)2, CrO3, F2 + PbO, KMnO4, K2O2, AgClO4 and NaH. A mixture with chlorine explodes if heated to 158-176°F. It reacts with acetic acid, potassium peroxide, sodium peroxide, hydrochloric acid, (HClO4 + PbO) and Na2O2. Contact with potassium chlorate may be explosive. It also reacts with ethylene oxide, perchloric acid, nitric acid + hydrofluoric acid and phosphorus triiodide. (NTP, 1992)
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been
known to react with the
absorbent
listed below.
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Glycerin (mist):
Skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for personal protective equipment for the body.
Eyes: No recommendation is made specifying the need for eye protection.
Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin (either immediately or at the end of the work shift).
Remove: No recommendation is made specifying the need for removing clothing that becomes wet or contaminated.
Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. (NIOSH, 2024)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
Physical Properties
Flash Point:
320°F
(NTP, 1992)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature:
698°F
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point:
64°F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure:
0.0025 mmHg
at 122°F
; 40 mmHg at 388°F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air):
3.17
(NTP, 1992)
- Heavier than air; will sink
Specific Gravity:
1.261
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
554°F
at 760 mmHg
(decomposes)
(NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight:
92.09
(NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility:
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL
at 64°F
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
Glycerine (mist); (Glycerol; Glycerin) (56-81-5)
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45 mg/m3 |
180 mg/m3 |
1100 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
No regulatory information available.
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- GLYCERIN
- GLYCERIN (ANHYDROUS)
- GLYCERIN (MIST)
- GLYCERIN, ANHYDROUS
- GLYCERIN, SYNTHETIC
- GLYCERINE
- GLYCERITOL
- GLYCEROL
- GLYCYL ALCOHOL
- GLYROL
- GLYSANIN
- OSMOGLYN
- PROPANETRIOL
- 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL
- SYNTHETIC GLYCERINE
- 90 TECHNICAL GLYCERINE
- TRIHYDROXYPROPANE
- 1,2,3-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE