FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- GLYCERINE 10440 G33-500  -- 6850-00F053656
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GLYCERINE 10440 G33-500
MSDS Date:01/11/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F053656
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:GLYCERINE, 1,2,3,-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE, GLYCEROL, ANHYDROUS
    GLYCERINE, GLYCERIN   *97-1*
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (VAPOR)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 12,600 MG/KG GLYCERINE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITANT. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY
    IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE KIDNEY INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    HEADACHE

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS &
    ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    IF UNCONSCIOU S. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:379.4F
Lower Limits:1.1
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CHEMICAL
    FOAM/ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN
    PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 752F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/INERT MATERIAL, DRY SAND/EARTH. THEN
    PLACE INTO CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED REPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INCOMPATIBILITIES CONT'D: PERCHLORIC ACID, LEAD OXIDES.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:20F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:554F
Vapor Pres:0.0025
Vapor Density:3.17
Spec Gravity:1.4746
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR VISCOUS LIQUID W/BLAND ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE, CALCIUM
    HYPOCHLORITE, NITRIC ACID, SULFURIC ACID (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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