Safety (MSDS) data for glycerol
General
- Synonyms: glycerin, glycerol USP, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane,
- Use: Widely used as a food additive (emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer), cosmetic agent, lubricating agent, antifreeze etc.
- Molecular formula: C3H8O3 [structural: CH2OHCHOHCH2OH]
- CAS No: 56-81-5
- EC No: 200-289-5
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Physical Data
- Appearance: viscous colourless or pale yellow liquid
- Melting point: 17.8 C
- Boiling point: 290 C
- Vapour density: 3.17 g/l
- Vapour pressure: < 1mm Hg at 20 C
- Specific gravity: 1.261
- Flash point: 160 C (closed cup)
- Explosion limits: lower 0.9%
- Autoignition temperature: 370 C
- Critical temperature: 492.2 C
- Critical pressure: 42.5 atm
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Stability
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Stable. Incompatible with perchloric acid, lead oxide, acetic anhydride, nitrobenzene, chlorine, peroxides, strong acids, strong bases. Flammable.
Toxicology
- Mist is a respiratory irritant at high concentrations. Repeated contact may cause dehydration of skin. Typical TLV 10 mg/m3 (nuisance). Not hazardous according to directive 67/548/EC.
- Toxicity data
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- IPR-RAT LD50 8700 mg kg-1
- ORL-RAT LD50 12600 mg kg-1
- SCU-RAT LD50 100 mg kg-1
- ORL-MUS LD50 8700 mg kg-1
- Risk phrases
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Personal Protection |
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Minimize contact.
Safety phrases
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