EM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS/EM SCIENCE,DIV OF EM INDUST. -- GLYCERINE,GX (0185,0185 MB,0186,0187,0190,0195)  -- 6810-00-264-6604
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GLYCERINE,GX (0185,0185 MB,0186,0187,0190,0195)
MSDS Date:04/29/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6604
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS/EM SCIENCE,DIV OF EM INDUST.
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-423-6300 / FAX 609-423-0671
Emergency Phone Num:609-423-6300/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0GDF9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:856-423-6300
CAGE:0GDF9

=============  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);9495

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 12,600 MG/KG(RTECS).
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. ACUTE AND CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN
    AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ARE EXPECTED FROM
    INHALATION. MISTS MAY CAUSE COUGHING.  PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE DERMATITIS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE CONVULSION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIARRHEA,
    VOMITING, COUGH, DIFFICULT BREATHING, CONVULSION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    ORAL: I F CONSCIOUS, RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN. NEVER
    GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:320F,160C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    ALCOHOL FOAM. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
    FIRE OR EXPLOSION. TOXIC GASES MAY BE RELEASED. GLYCEROL DECOMPOSES
    FORMING CORROSIVE GAS (ACROLEIN).

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ABSORB SPILLS WITH SAND OR OTHER
    NON-COMBUSTIBLE DRY ABSROBENT MATERIAL. TRANSFER TO APPROVED DOT
    CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. WASH	SPILL SITE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL
    STORAGE). KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INHALE MISTS OR VAPORS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT GET IN EYES OR
    ON SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS DO NOT MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS BELOW TLV, USE NIOSH-APPROVED AIR-SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR RESPIRATOR
    SUITABLE FOR ORGANIC VAPORS OR M ISTS.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH FOUNTAIN SHOULD
    BE LOCATED NEARBY. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR RISK OF
    EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:340F,171C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:64.0F,17.8C
Vapor Pres:<0.1 @ 72F
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:1.26
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS SYRUPY (VISCOUS) LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, POTASSIUM
    PERMANGANATE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, MOISTURE, OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    ACROLEIN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECYCLING OR INCINERATION RECOMMENDED.

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