Material Safety Data Sheet

NFPA
HMIS
Health Hazard

Personal Protective Equipment

Fire Hazard Reactivity

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See Section 15.

Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Common Name/ Trade Name

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Glycerin

Catalog Number(s).

G1012, G1013, G1015, G1016, G1040, YY221, YY776, BS650, SP653, SP149 56-81-5 MA8050000 TSCA 8(b) inventory: Glycerin

CAS# Manufacturer

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glycerol Glycerin Not available. C3H5(OH)3 SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248

RTECS TSCA

Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier

CI#

Not available.

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Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients

Exposure Limits
Name
1) Glycerin

CAS #
56-81-5

TWA (mg/m3)
15

STEL (mg/m3)

CEIL (mg/m3)

% by Weight
100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients

Glycerin: ORAL (LD50): DERMAL (LD50): MIST(LC50):

Acute: 12600 mg/kg [Rat]. 4090 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute: 10000 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute: >570 mg/m3 1 hours [Rat].

Section 3. Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Potential Chronic Health Effects
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

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Glycerin Section 4. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact

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Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water may be used. Not available.

Inhalation Serious Inhalation Ingestion

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Not available. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Not available.

Serious Ingestion

Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature
May be combustible at high temperature. 370C (698F)(NFPA Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 13th ed., 2002; NIOSH ICSC, 2001; CHRIS, 2001) 392 C (739 F) (Lewis, 1997) CLOSED CUP: 160C (320F). (Chemical Hazard Response Information System, 2001; Lewis, 1997). OPEN CUP: 177C (350.6F) (Budavari, 2000; Chemical Response Information System, 2001; NIOSH ICSC, 2001) OPEN CUP: 199 C(390 F) (National Fire Protection Association, Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 13 ed., 2002) LOWER: 0.9% These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), irritating and toxic fumes. Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat, of oxidizing materials. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.

Flash Points

Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances

Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available. of Various Substances Explosive in presence of oxidizing materials. Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Special Remarks on Fire Hazards
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Not available.

Special Remarks on Explosion Glycerin is incompatible with strong oxidizers such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, or potassium permanganate and may explode on contact with these compounds. Hazards Explosive glyceryl nitrate is formed from a mixture of glycerin and nitric and sulfuric acids. Perchloric acid , lead oxide + glycerin form perchloric esters which may be explosive. Glycerin and chlorine may explode if heated and confined.

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Glycerin Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill

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Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Stop leak if without risk. If the product is in its solid form: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. If the product is in its liquid form: Do not get water inside container. Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

Large Spill

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Precautions
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Hygroscopic

Storage

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection

Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Exposure Limits
TWA: 10 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [1999] Inhalation Total. TWA: 15 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation Total. TWA: 10 STEL: 20 (mg/m3) [Canada] TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation Respirable. Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance Liquid. (Viscous (Syrupy) liquid.) Molecular Weight pH (1% soln/water) Boiling Point Melting Point Critical Temperature Specific Gravity Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water)
92.09 g/mole Not available. 290C (554F) 19C (66.2F) Not available. 1.2636 (Water = 1) 0 kPa (@ 20C) 3.17 (Air = 1) Not available. Not available. The product is more soluble in water; log(oil/water) = -1.8 Not available.

Odor Taste Color

Mild Sweet. Clear Colorless.

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Dispersion Properties Solubility
See solubility in water, acetone. Miscible in cold water, hot water and alcohol. Partially soluble in acetone. Very slightly soluble in diethyl ether (ethyl ether). Limited solubility in ethyl acetate. Insoluble in carbon tetrachloride, benzene, chloroform, petroleum ethers, and oils

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity Special Remarks on Reactivity
The product is stable. Not available. Avoid contact with incompatible materials, excess heat and ignition, sources, moisture. Highly reactive with oxidizing agents. Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Hygroscopic. Glycerin is incompatible with strong oxidizers such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, or potassium permanganate. Glycerin may react violently with acetic anhydride, aniline and nitrobenzene, chromic oxide, lead oxide and fluorine, phosphorous triiodide, ethylene oxide and heat, silver perchlorate, sodium peroxide, sodium hydride. Not available. Will not occur.

Special Remarks on Corrosivity Polymerization

Section 11. Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE. Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 4090 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 10000 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute toxicity of the mist (LC50): >570 mg/m3 1 hours [Rat].

Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans

May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

TDL (rat) - Route: Oral; Dose: 100 mg/kg 1 day prior to mating. TDL (human) - Route: Oral; Dose: 1428 mg/kg
Glycerin is transferred across the plancenta in small amounts. May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal data (Paternal Effects (Rat): Spermatogenesis (including genetic material, sperm morphology, motility, and count), Testes, epididymis, sperm duct). May affect genetic material.

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans

Acute Potential Health Effects: Low hazard for normal industrial handling or normal workplace conditions. Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through skin Eyes: May cause eye irritation with stinging, redness, burning sensation, and tearing, but no eye injury. Ingestion: Low hazard. Low toxicity except with very large doses. When large doses are ingested, it can cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with thirst (dehydration), nausea or vomiting diarrhea. It may also affect behavior/central nervous system/nervous system (central nervous system depression, general anesthetic, headache, dizziness, confusion, insomnia, toxic psychosis, muscle weakness, paralysisconvulsions), urinary system/kidneys(renal failure, hemoglobinuria), cardiovascular system (cardiac arrhythmias), liver. It may also cause elevated blood sugar. Inhalation: Due to low vapor pressure, inhalation of the vapors at room temperature is unlikely. Inhalation of mist may cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect the blood(hemolysis, changes in white blood cell count), endocrine system (changes in adrenal weight), respiratory system, and may cause kidney injury.

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Glycerin Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation
Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 58.5 ppm 96 hours [Trout]. Not available.

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Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.

Not available.

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal

Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.

Section 14. Transport Information

DOT Classification Identification Special Provisions for Transport DOT (Pictograms)
Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Not applicable. Not applicable.

Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms

Federal and State Regulations
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Glycerin Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Glycerin Pennsylvania RTK: Glycerin Minnesota: Glycerin Massachusetts RTK: Glycerin Tennessee - Hazardous Right to Know: Glycerin TSCA 8(b) inventory: Glycerin

California Proposition 65 Warnings

Other Regulations Other Classifications

California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.

WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (EEC)

Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). Not available S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

HMIS (U.S.A.)

Health Hazard Fire Hazard Reactivity Personal Protection

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National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)

Health

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Flammability Reactivity Specific hazard

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WHMIS (Canada) (Pictograms)

DSCL (Europe) (Pictograms)

TDG (Canada) (Pictograms)

ADR (Europe) (Pictograms)

Protective Equipment

Gloves.

Lab coat.

Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Safety glasses.

Section 16. Other Information

MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations
G3260
Not available. Not available.

Validated by Sonia Owen on 4/12/2005.

Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 7/15/2005.

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