E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC -- GLYCEROL  -- 6810-00-264-6604
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GLYCEROL
MSDS Date:01/13/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6604
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RDD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027-0070
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-423-6300
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:63612
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:GLYCERIN  (GLYCEROL)
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (MIST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MIST);9596

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50:12600MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING ON CONTACT W/SKIN/EYE.IN
    THE FORM OF MIST IT IS NUISANCE PARTICULATE & INHAL
    IRRITANT.INGESTION MAY CAUSE HEADACHE & NAUSEA OR VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED
    (IARC,NTP,OSHA)AS CANCER CAUSING AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT SKIN/EYE,MIST IS NUISANCE PARTICULATE &
    INHAL IRRIT.INGEST-HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE INDICATED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MED ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.SKIN:IMEMD
    FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/LG ATMS OF WATER.EYE:IMMED FLUSH THOROUGHLY
    W/WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATI ON IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.INGEST:GET IMMED MED ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:320F,160C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NP
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CO2, DRY CHEMCIAL, "ALCOHOL:FOAM.WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPO CNTNRS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT,FLAME,OXIDIZERS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNECESSARY
    PERSONNEL.WEAR SUITABLE PROT EPQMT LISTED UNDER EXPO/PERS
    PROT.ELIMINATE ANY IGN SOURCES TIL AREA DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM
    EXPLO/FIRE HAZ.CONTAIN RELEASE;ELIMINATE I TS SOURCE IF CAN BE DONE
    W/O RISK.(SUPPLEMENTL)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR CLOSED.STORE IN COOL DRY
    AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.DONT BREATH VAPOR OR MIST.DONT GET
    IN EYE/SKIN/CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IR WORKPLACE EXPO LIMIT(S)OF PROD/COMPO EXCEEDED
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROV AIR SUPP RES ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRO
    CNTRL.OSHA REG ALSO PERMIT OTHER NIOSH/MSHA RESP(-PRESS TYP)UNDER
    SPEC CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:ENGINEERING &/OR ADMIN CNTRLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO
    REDUCE EXPO.MATL SHOULD BE HNDLG/TRANSF IN APPROV FUME HOOD(SUPP)
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES-NEOPRENE,PVC,EQUIVALET
Eye Protection:SAF GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELD AT ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & SAFETY EQPMT SHOULD BE READILY
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HNDLG.DONT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL:TAKE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP AS DESCRIBED UNDER
    DISPO.COMPLY W/FED/STATE/LOC REGS ON REPORTING RELEASES.REF TO REG
    INFO FOR REPORTABLE QUANT/OTHER REG DATA. VENTI:OR W/ADEQUATE
    VENTILA TION.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F,290C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:64.0F,17.8C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:<0.1,72F
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:1.26
pH:NP
Viscosity:VISCOUS LIQ
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, VISCOUS LIQUID,
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA
Corrosion Rate:NP

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE,POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE,HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,OPEN FLAME,MAY EXPLODE ON CONTACT
    W/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX,ACROLEIN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MATL DOESNT HAVE EPA WASTE # & NOT LISTED
    WASTE,HOWEVER CONSULTATION W/PERMITTED WASTE DISPO SITE(TSD)SHOULD
    BE ACCOMPLISHED.ALWAYS CONTACT PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER(TSD)TO
    ASSURE COMPLIANCE W/ALL CURR ENT LOC/STATE/FED REGS.

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