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