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
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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
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetriol, trinitrate
1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate
Glycerin trinitrate
Glyceryl trinitrate
Nitrocardin
Nitroglycerol
CAS
55-63-0
Formula
C3H5N3O9
EINECS
200-240-8
RTECS
QX2100000
RTECS Class
Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant
Merck
12,8913
Beilstein/Gmelin
1802063
Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-02762
Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-04351
EC Index Number
603-034-00-X
EC Class
Explosive; Very toxic; Danger of cumulative effects; Dangerous for the Environment

Physical and Chemical Properties

Solubility in water
Insoluble
Melting Point
144 - 146
Vapor Pressure
49 (21 C)
Density
1.6185 g/cm3 (0 C)
Heat Of Vaporization
44.10 kJ/mol
Heat Of Combustion
-1552 kJ/mol
Usage
Explosive. Medication.
Refractive Index
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.
Inhalation
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.
Skin
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.
Eyes
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
Eyes
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.
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.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
See inhalation.
Inhalation
May be toxic if inhaled, igestioned or on contact..
Skin
Can be absorbed through the skin. May cause burns. See inhalation.
Eyes
May cause burns. See inhalation.
Hazards
DRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction orshock; Treat as an explosive.
UN (DOT)
2064
UN (DOT)
3319
UN (DOT)
3343
UN (DOT)
3357

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
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.

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.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability
No data.
Combustion Products
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number
3319
UN Number
3343
UN Number
3357
UN Number
2064
Hazard Class
3
Hazard Class
4.1
Packing Group
II