General Description
Odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes slowly with water.
Reactivity Profile
PENTAERYTHRITOL(115-77-5) is an alcohol. This compound is incompatible with the following: Organic acids, oxidizers [Note: Explosive compound is formed when a mixture of PE & thiophosphoryl chloride is heated.] .
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Health Hazard
Non-toxic; no symptoms likely
Potential Exposure
Pentaerythritol is used in coatings and
stabilizers; in the formation of alkyd resins and varnishes.
It is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of plasticizers,
explosives (PETN),and pharmaceuticals.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids.
Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts
the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash
immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention
immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove
from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal
precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing
has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer
promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical
has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make
an unconscious person vomit.
Shipping
UN1987 Alcohols, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 3;
Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.
Incompatibilities
Dust may form explosive mixture with
air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides,
permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine,
etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep
away from alkaline materials, strong acids, organic acids,
strong bases. Aquesous solution is acidic. Explosive
compound is formed when a mixture of Pentaerythritol and
thiophosphoryl chloride (CAS 3892-91-0) is heated.
Chemical Properties
Pentaerythritol is a white crystalline solid.
Odorless.
Definition
pentaerythritol: white crystallinecompound, C(CH2OH)4; m.p.260°C; b.p. 276°C (30 mmHg). It isused in making the explosive pentaerythritoltrinitrate and in producingresins and other organicproducts.
Flammability and Explosibility
Notclassified
Purification Methods
Reflux pentaerythritol with an equal volume of MeOH, then cool, and the precipitate is collected and dried at 90o. It can also be crystallised from dilute aqueous HCl. After sublimation under high vacuum at 200o it has m 265.5o. Its solubility in H2O is 10%. [Beilstein 18 III 2361, 1 IV 2812.]