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Material
safety data sheet (MSDS)
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1. Chemical
product and company identification
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Trade Name
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GLYCERIN
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Manufacture’s
Name and Address
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GODREJ INDUSTRIES
LIMITED
Plot no.3, Village Kanerao, Taluka Valia, District Bharuch, Gujarat,
India
Pin: 393135
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91-2643-70756
/ 57 / 58 / 59 / 60 |
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91-2643-70018 |
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2. Composition
/ ingredients
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CAS No
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56-81-5
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EC No
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200-289-5
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Synonym
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GLYCERIN , GLYCERINE,
1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL TRIHYDROXYPROPANE, 1,2,3-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE
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3. Hazard
identification (reference: 4)
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Irritant
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Irritating to
eyes and skin
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In case of contact
with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and call a doctor
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Wear suitable
protective clothing
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4. First-aid
measures
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Swallowing
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Wash the affected
person's mouth with plenty of water, provided he is conscious. Call
a doctor.
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Skin
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Remove
contaminated clothing and wash exposed area with plenty of water
followed by soap and water
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Eye
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Irrigate
the eyes with plenty of water
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Inhalation
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Take
person into fresh air and allow to rest
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*In all of
the above cases, get a doctor to check the affected person.
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5.Fire hazard
and fire-fighting measures
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Special fire-fighting
procedures
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Wear
self-contained breathing apparatus and fully protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
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Means of Extinction
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Use
Water spray, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, or Alcohol Foam. Use
Water to keep fire exposed container cool
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Flash Point
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189°
C
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6. Accidental
release
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Wear
respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber
gloves.
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Absorb on sand
and place in a close container for disposal.
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| Ventilate
area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. |
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7. Handling
and storage measures
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Handling
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Handle
with good hygiene and safety procedures. Wear respirator, chemical
safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Do not breathe
vapour, and avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged
or repeated exposure, and wash thoroughly after handling.
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Storage Conditions
of Containers
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Keep
container closed and store in a cool, dry place. Suitable storage
material: SS tank / laquor-lined MS drums / HDPE drums.
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8. Exposure
controls and personal protection measures
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| Ventilation
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Chemical
safety goggles.
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chemical resistant gloves |
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Safety shower
and eye bath
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NIOSH / MSHA-approved
respirator
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Do not breathe
vapour
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Avoid prolonged
and repeated exposure
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Wash thoroughly
after handling
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9. Physical
and chemical properties (reference: 1, 4, 5)
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Physical Appearance
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Clear Liquid
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Boiling Point
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290°C
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Melting Point
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20°C
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Vapour Pressure
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0.1mm at 20°
C
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Vapour density
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3.1
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160°C |
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10. Reactivity
data
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Chemical Stability
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Product
is stable
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Incompatibility
with Substances
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Strong bases,
strong oxidising agents
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Hazardous Combustion
or Decomposition
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Carbon monoxide
and carbon dioxide
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Hazardous Polymerization
Products
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None
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11. Toxicological
properties (reference: 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Acute effects
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Irritating to
skin, may be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May be harmful
if inhaled. Material may be irritaing to mucus membrane and upper
respiratory tact
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Irritation data
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SKN-RBT 500
MG/24H MLD
EYE-RBT 126 MG MLD
EYE-RBT 500 MG/24H MLD
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Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT
LD50: >12600 MG/KG
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Target organ
data
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Beahaviour (headache)
Gastrointestinal (nausea or vomiting)
Kidney, ureter, bladder (changes in tubules )
Kidney, ureter, bladder (other changes in urinary compositions)
Paternal effects (Spermatogenisis)
Paternal effects (testes, epididymis, sperm duct)
Effects on fertility (male fertility index)
Effects on fertility (post-implantation mortality)
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12. Ecological
information
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Data
not available |
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13. Waste
disposal
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Dissolve or
mix the material with a suitable solvent and burn in a chemical
incinerator
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Observe all
federal, state and local enviornmental regulations.
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14. Transport
recommendations
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Material
should be transported in a closed container to protect it from direct
source of heat and to avoid exposure to highly humid atmosphere.
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| Contact
Godrej Industries Limited for further information on transportation |
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all federal, state and local regulations for liquid transportation |
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15.
Regulatory requirements
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Irritant
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In case of contact
with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and call a doctor
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Wear
suitable protective clothing |
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16. Other
information
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The information
presented here pertains to the product when stored in a sealed condition
as prescribed above. This information is given in good faith by
Godrej Industries. The manufacturer makes no warranties on the adequacy
of the information contained herein. Each user of this material
needs to evaluate his/her own conditions of storage to use this
product safely.
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