| Common Name: | GLYCEROL |
| Manufacturer: | RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL |
| SDS Revision Date: | 11/25/2015 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 31FY47 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
ISSUE DATE: 12/15/14
REV.: 1
REV DATE: 11/25/15
DOCUMENT #: F/RPI/QC 7.7.3-02
PRODUCT NAME: GLYCEROL
RPI ITEM NO: G22020
| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT NAME: GLYCEROL
RPI CATALOG #: G22020
SUPPLIER'S NAME: RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
SUPPLIERS ADDRESS:
410 N BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1-800-424-9300
OTHER INFORMATION: 847-635-7330
| SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS CLASSIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):
NOT HAZARDOUS
SIGNAL WORD: NONE
HAZARD STATEMENT(S): NOT HAZARDOUS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
P101: IF MEDICAL ADVICE IS NEEDED, HAVE PRODUCT CONTAINER OR LABEL AT HAND
P102: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
P501: DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/ CONTAINER TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT.
| SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
CAS NUMBER: 56-81-5
EINECS NUMBER: 200-289-5
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 92.1 G/MOL
FORMULA: C3H8O3
| SECTION 4 - FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
GENERAL ADVICE: CONSULT A DOCTOR AND SHOW THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET.
I. IF INHALED:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND MONITOR BREATHING. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CONSULT A
DOCTOR.
II. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES AND WASH BEFORE REUSE.
CONSULT A DOCTOR.
III. IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT:
FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT A
DOCTOR.
IV. IF SWALLOWED:
RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO
BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. CONSULT A DOCTOR.
4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
NEEDED:
SHOW THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET TO THE DOCTOR IN ATTENDANCE. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION IS REQUIRED.
| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
USE WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE: CARBON OXIDES.
5.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
5.4 FURTHER INFORMATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
DO NOT TAKE ACTION WITHOUT SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - SEE SECTION 8
OF SDS. EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO SAFE AREAS. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS, MIST, DUST OR GAS.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT LET PRODUCT ENTER DRAINS.
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
COVER SPILLAGE WITH SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL. USING NON-SPARK TOOLS,
SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. DECONTAMINATE
SPILL SITE WITH 10% CAUSTIC SOLUTION AND VENTILATE AREA UNTIL AFTER
DISPOSAL IS COMPLETE. HOLD ALL MATERIAL FOR APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL AS
DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 13 OF SDS.
6.4 REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
FOR REQUIRED PPE SEE SECTION 8. FOR DISPOSAL SEE SECTION 13.
| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
USE IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD, WITH AIR SUPPLIED BY AN INDEPENDENT SYSTEM.
AVOID INHALATION, CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID THE
FORMATION OF DUST AND AEROSOLS. USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY
FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY SEALED UNTIL READY FOR USE. KEEP IN A DRY PLACE.
HYGROSCOPIC.
7.3 SPECIFIC END USE(S):
USE IN A LABORATORY FUME HOOD WHERE POSSIBLE. REFER TO EMPLOYER'S COSHH
RISK ASSESSMENT.
| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS:
COMPONENTS WITH WORKPLACE CONTROL PARAMETERS:
COMPONENT QUEBEC MEXICO OEL ONTARIO TWAEV OSHA PEL
(TWA)
GLYCEROL TWA: TWA: TWA: (VACATED) TWA:
10 MG/M3 10 MG/M3 10 MG/M3 10 MG/M3
VACATED) TWA:
5 MG/M3
TWA: 15 MG/M3
TWA: 5 MG/M3
ACGIH: AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS.
OSHA: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
NIOSH IDLH:
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IMMEDIATELY
DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH.
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
I. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
USE IN A FUME HOOD WHERE APPLICABLE. ENSURE ALL ENGINEERING MEASURES
DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 7 OF SDS ARE IN PLACE. ENSURE LABORATORY IS
EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION.
8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
I. EYE/FACE PROTECTION:
FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES USE EQUIPMENT FOR EYE PROTECTION TESTED
AND APPROVED UNDER APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT STANDARDS SUCH AS NIOSH (US)
OR EN 166(EU).
II. SKIN PROTECTION:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AS
DESCRIBED BY OSHA'S EYE AND FACE PROTECTION REGULATIONS IN 29 CFR
1910.133 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN166
III. BODY PROTECTION:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COMPLETE SUIT PROTECTING AGAINST
CHEMICALS, THE TYPE OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SELECTED ACCORDING
TO THE CONCENTRATION AND AMOUNT OF THE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE AT THE
SPECIFIC WORKPLACE.
IV. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN 29 CFR 1910.134 OR
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149. USE A NIOSH/MSHA OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN149
APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED OR IF IRRITATION
OR OTHER SYMPTOMS ARE EXPERIENCED.
V. CONTROL OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: DO NOT LET PRODUCT ENTER DRAINS
| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: COLORLESS LIQUID
VAPOR PRESSURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
ODOR: ODORLESS
VAPOR DENSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.25 G/ML
PH: NO DATA AVAILABLE
WATER SOLUBILITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
MELTING / FREEZING POINT: 18 DEG. C
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
INITIAL BOILING POINT RANGE: 290 DEG. C
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLASH POINT: 160 DEG. C
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EVAPORATION RATE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
UPPER / LOWER FLAMMABILITY OR EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY: STABLE UNDER RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS/ HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
NO DATA AVAILABLE.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT.
| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ACUTE TOXICITY:
LD50 ORAL: 12,600 MG/KG (RAT)
LD50 DERMAL: > 10,000 MG/KG (RABBIT)
LD50 INHALATION: 570 MG/M3 1-H (RAT)
| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY:
COMPONENT FRESHWATER FISH MICROTOX WATER FLEA
GLYCEROL 51 - 57 ML/L LC50 96 H NOT LISTED 500 MG/L EC50 > 24H
MOBILITY:
COMPONENT LOG POW
GLYCEROL -1.76
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY/ BIOACCUMLATIVE POTENTIAL:
NO DATA AVAILABLE
RESULTS OF PBT AND VPVB ASSESSMENT/ OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:
NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY OR RECYCLING SHOULD BE MANAGED IN
AN APPROPRIATE AND APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. PROCESSING, USE OR
CONTAMINATION OF THIS PRODUCT MAY CHANGE THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS.
STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER FROM FEDERAL DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF CONTAINER AND UNUSED CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DOT: NOT REGULATED
TDG: NOT REGULATED
IATA: NOT REGULATED
IMDG/IMO: NOT REGULATED
| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES:
TSCA: LISTED
DSL: LISTED
NDSL:
ELINCS:
NLP:
PICCS: LISTED
ENCS: LISTED
AICS: LISTED
CHINA: LISTED
KECL: LISTED
USA FEDERAL REGULATION:
SARA 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIZATION:
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD: NO
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD: YES
FIRE HAZARD: NO
SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE HAZARD: NO
REACTIVE HAZARD: NO
CLEAN WATER ACT/ CLEAN AIR ACT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
TSCA 12(B)/ OSHA/ CERCLA: NOT APPLICABLE
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PROPOSITION 65 CHEMICALS.
STATE RIGHT TO KNOW:
MASSACHUSETTS: LISTED
NEW JERSEY: LISTED
PENNSYLVANIA: LISTED
ILLINOIS:
RHODE ISLAND: LISTED
HMIS RATING:
HEALTH HAZARD 0
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD *
FLAMMABILITY 1
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
NFPA RATING:
HEALTH HAZARD 0
FIRE HAZARD 0
REACTIVITY HAZARD 0
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): NO
DOT MARINE POLLUTANT: NO
DOT SEVER MARINE POLLUTANT: NO
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY DHS CHEMICALS.
CANADA:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA
OF THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS (CPR) AND THE SDS CONTAINS ALL
THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.
THIS SDS COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION (EC).
| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION | |
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. RESEARCH PRODUCTS
INTERNATIONAL CORP. SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE
OF INVOICE OR PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES USE
ONLY.