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1,2,3-Propanetriol trinitrate(55-63-0)
Product Identification
Physical and Chemical Properties
First Aid Measures
Handling and Storage
Hazards Identification
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Fire Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Stability and Reactivity
Transport Information
Product Identification
Product Name
1,2,3-Propanetriol trinitrate
1,2,3-Propanetriol trinitrate
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetriol, trinitrate
1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate
Glycerin trinitrate
Glyceryl trinitrate
Nitrocardin
Nitroglycerol
1,2,3-Propanetriol, trinitrate
1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate
Glycerin trinitrate
Glyceryl trinitrate
Nitrocardin
Nitroglycerol
CAS
55-63-0
55-63-0
Formula
C3H5N3O9
C3H5N3O9
EINECS
200-240-8
200-240-8
RTECS
QX2100000
QX2100000
RTECS Class
Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant
Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant
Merck
12,8913
12,8913
Beilstein/Gmelin
1802063
1802063
Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-02762
4-01-00-02762
Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-04351
4-01-00-04351
EC Index Number
603-034-00-X
603-034-00-X
EC Class
Explosive; Very toxic; Danger of cumulative effects; Dangerous for the Environment
Explosive; Very toxic; Danger of cumulative effects; Dangerous for the Environment
Physical and Chemical Properties
Solubility in water
Insoluble
Insoluble
Melting Point
144 - 146
144 - 146
Vapor Pressure
49 (21 C)
49 (21 C)
Density
1.6185 g/cm3 (0 C)
1.6185 g/cm3 (0 C)
Heat Of Vaporization
44.10 kJ/mol
44.10 kJ/mol
Heat Of Combustion
-1552 kJ/mol
-1552 kJ/mol
Usage
Explosive. Medication.
Explosive. Medication.
Refractive Index
1.4777 (7.7 C)
1.4777 (7.7 C)
First Aid Measures
Ingestion
Treat ingestions of greater than 40 milligrams per kilogram with decontamination of the stomach if within 4 hours of ingestion. Administer charcoal as a slurry.
Treat ingestions of greater than 40 milligrams per kilogram with decontamination of the stomach if within 4 hours of ingestion. Administer charcoal as a slurry.
Inhalation
May be toxic if inhaled, igestioned or on contact..
May be toxic if inhaled, igestioned or on contact..
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Skin
Can be absorbed through the skin. May cause burns. See inhalation.
Can be absorbed through the skin. May cause burns. See inhalation.
Eyes
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Eyes
May cause burns. See inhalation.
May cause burns. See inhalation.
Handling and Storage
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Hazards Identification
Ingestion
See inhalation.
See inhalation.
Inhalation
May be toxic if inhaled, igestioned or on contact..
May be toxic if inhaled, igestioned or on contact..
Skin
Can be absorbed through the skin. May cause burns. See inhalation.
Can be absorbed through the skin. May cause burns. See inhalation.
Eyes
May cause burns. See inhalation.
May cause burns. See inhalation.
Hazards
DRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction orshock; Treat as an explosive.
DRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction orshock; Treat as an explosive.
UN (DOT)
2064
2064
UN (DOT)
3319
3319
UN (DOT)
3343
3343
UN (DOT)
3357
3357
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Fire Fighting Measures
Fire Fighting
Use plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use carbon dioxide,dry chemical or dirt.
Use plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use carbon dioxide,dry chemical or dirt.
Accidental Release Measures
Small spills/leaks
Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE ignition sources and ground all equipment. Flush area with flooding quantities of water.
Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE ignition sources and ground all equipment. Flush area with flooding quantities of water.
Stability and Reactivity
Stability
No data.
No data.
Combustion Products
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Transport Information
UN Number
3319
3319
UN Number
3343
3343
UN Number
3357
3357
UN Number
2064
2064
Hazard Class
3
3
Hazard Class
4.1
4.1
Packing Group
II
II