MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- GLYCEROL  -- 6810-00-264-6604
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GLYCEROL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6604
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:GLYCERIN
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION;ING:MAY
    CAUSE.DIARRHEA,HEADACHE,NAUSEA;SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:GIVE SEV GLASSES OF WATER.VOMITG MAY OCCUR
    SPONTANEOUSL,BUT DO NOT INDUCE.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:RMV CONTMNTD
    CLOTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM SK IN.WASH W/PLENTY H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET
    MDPROMPTLY.

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

Flash Point:160C(320F)-CC.
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:400C
Lower Limits:0.9
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVAC AREA.USE PROTCTV CLOTHG &
    RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ WHEN POSS.SPILLS MAY BE
    ABSORBD W/INERT MATL & COLLECTD FOR DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED WASTE
    FACILITY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING MIST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:HALF MASK RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 03 NOV,85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:290C(554F)
Vapor Density:3.17
Spec Gravity:1.25
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OILY LIQUID.ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ABOVE 290C,DECOMPOSES TO CORR
    GAS(ACROLEIN).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED WASTE IN AN APPROVED WASTE
    FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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