GLYCERIN

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview 0 = Minimal Health 1 CAUTION! 1 = Slight Fire 1 AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS. 2 = Moderate Reactivity Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place. Wash thoroughly after 0 3 = Serious Contact handling. Target organs: None known. 4 = Severe 1 HMIS * Composition / Information on Ingredients Chemical Name CAS # % TLV Units Glycerin 56-81-5 100% TWA: 10 mg/m3 (as mist) (ACGIH 2001) First Aid Measures INGESTION: Call physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Induce vomiting only if advised by appropriate medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. EYE CONTACT: Check for and remove contact lenses. Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush thoroughly with mild soap and water. If irritation occurs, get medical attention. Fire Fighting Measures General information: In fire conditions, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. During burning, polisonous Acrolein may be formed. Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. Contact with strong oxidizing agents such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate or potassium permanganate may produce explosion. NFPA Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray, alcohol foam. 0 = Minimal Flash Point: 177°C (351°F) COC 1 = Slight 1 2 = Moderate 1 0 Autoignition temperature: N/A 3 = Serious 4 = Severe Explosion Limits Lower N/A Upper N/A Accidental Release Measures Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation. Recover for use if not contaminated. Absorb with inert dry material, sweep or vacuum up and place in a suitable container for proper disposal. Wash spill area with soap and water. Avoid runoff into storm sew- ers and ditches which lead to waterways. Handling & Storage GENERAL STORAGE CODE GREEN Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. Keep container tightly closed. For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children. Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid ingestion. Do not inhale vapors, spray or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove and wash clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from oxidizing materials. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Engineering controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower and fire extinguishing material. Personnel should wear safety glasses, goggles, or faceshield, lab coat or apron, appropriate protective gloves. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Respiratory protection: None needed in normal laboratory handling at room temperature and a liquid state. Physical & Chemical Properties Physical state: Hygroscopic liquid. Boiling point: ~260°C (554°F) Appearance: Clear, colorless. Freezing / Melting point: 18°C (64°F) Odor: No odor. Decomposition temperature: N/A pH: N/A Solubility: Complete. Vapor pressure (mm Hg): < 0.01 mbar @ 20°C Specific gravity (H2O = 1): 1.2607 (25/25°C) Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A Percent volatile (%): 100% Evaporation rate (Ether = 1): > 1 Molecular formula: HOCH2CHOHCH2OH Molecular weight: 92.10 Viscosity: N/A Stability & Reactivity Chemical stability: Stable Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur. Conditions to avoid: Excessive temperatures and heat. Absorbs moisture from air. Incompatibilities with other materials: Oxidizing agents such as sodium hypochlorite, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, potassium chlorate, chromium trioxide and potassium permanganate. Hazardous decomposition products: Acrolein fumes.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Effects of overexposure: Ingestion is considered to be a very low hazard. Estimating from data, the lethal dose for a 100 pound person may be a quart or more. Inhalation of mist are irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause slight eye irritation. Skin contact shows no significant irritation. Not absorbed through the skin. ORL-RAT LD50: 12600 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N/A SKN-RBT LD50: N/A

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

Disposal

Considerations These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only. Federal regulations may ap- ply to empty container. State and/or local regulations may be different. Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations or contract with a licensed chemical disposal agency. Transport Information UN/NA number: N/A Shipping name: Not Regulated.

Hazard categories

N/A Packing group: N/A Exceptions: N/A Regulatory Information TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-289-5)

Additional information

The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the safety and health of employees. * Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards. FICHE SIGNALÉTIQUE L’information de produit chimique et de compagnie Produit GLYCERINE Synonymes Glycérol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol CHEMTREC 24 Numéros De Téléphone De Secours D’Heure (800) 424-9300 Identification De Risques Vue d’ensemble de secours 0 = Minimal Santé 1 ATTENTION! 1 = Léger Inflammabilité 1 ÉVITEZ LE CONTACT AVEC LES MATÉRIAUX DE OXYDATION FORTS. Main- 2 = Modéré Réactivité tenez le récipient étroitement fermé. Entreposé dans un endroit frais et sec. Lavez 0 3 = Sérieux complètement après manipulation. 4 = Sévère Contact 1 On ne connaît aucun organe de cible. HMIS *