{"id":72216,"date":"2026-05-02T06:40:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T04:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=72216"},"modified":"2026-05-02T06:40:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T04:40:37","slug":"glycerine-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/?product=glycerine-2","title":{"rendered":"Glycerine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Glycerine<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 1 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Chemical Product and Company Identification <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Products Name: Glycerine <\/p>\n<p>Synonyms: Refined Glycerine <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 2 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Composition, Information on Ingredients <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CAS# <\/p>\n<p>Chemical Name: <\/p>\n<p>% <\/p>\n<p>EINECS#<\/p>\n<p>56-81-5 <\/p>\n<p>1, 2, 3 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Propanetriol Glycerol <\/p>\n<p>99.5% <\/p>\n<p>200-289-5 <\/p>\n<p>Hazard Symbols: None <\/p>\n<p>Risk Phrases: None <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Glycerine \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Hazards Identification <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EMERGENCY OVERVIEW <\/p>\n<p>This product is not classified as hazardous according to Directive 67\/548\/EEC Potential Health Effects <\/p>\n<p>Eye: Concentrated solutions may cause mild irritation. <\/p>\n<p>Skin: May cause skin irritation. Heated product may cause burns on contact. <\/p>\n<p>Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract if a large amount is ingested. <\/p>\n<p>Inhalation: Not applicable at ambient temperature. May cause respiratory tract irritation if mist is inhaled. <\/p>\n<p>Chronic: Not available<\/p>\n<p>Chemical Hazards <\/p>\n<p>Contact of glycerine with strong oxidizing agents such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, potassium permanganate, or other strong acids such as nitric acid may cause an explosion. <\/p>\n<p>Section 4 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd First Aid Measures <\/p>\n<p> Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the <\/p>\n<p>upper and lower eyelids. Get <\/p>\n<p>medical aid. <\/p>\n<p>Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while <\/p>\n<p>removing contaminated clothing <\/p>\n<p>and shoes. <\/p>\n<p>Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. <\/p>\n<p>Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give <\/p>\n<p>artificial respiration. If breathing <\/p>\n<p>is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. <\/p>\n<p>Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Fire Fighting Measures <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA\/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. <\/p>\n<p>Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. <\/p>\n<p>Hazardous Decomposition\/ At elevated temperatures there is a risk of exothermic polymerization (&gt; 200\ufffd\ufffdC).<\/p>\n<p>Combustion Products: At temperature &gt; 280\ufffd\ufffdC acrolein may be formed. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Glycerine -b Accidental Release Measures <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. <\/p>\n<p>Environmental Should not be released into the environment. Prevent further leakage or <\/p>\n<p>Precautions: spillage if safe to do so. <\/p>\n<p>Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 7 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Handling and Storage <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Handling: No special precautions required but avoid skin and eye contact. Prevent formation of mist. Eye and skin contact should be avoided if working at elevated temperatures. <\/p>\n<p>Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container to avoid moisture from the air. Can be stored in aluminum, stainless steel and fiber glass containers. <\/p>\n<p>Other Recommendations: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, potassium permanganate, or other strong acids such as nitric acid. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 8 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Exposure Controls, Personal Protection <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash <\/p>\n<p>facility and a safety shower. <\/p>\n<p>Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne <\/p>\n<p>concentrations low.<\/p>\n<p>Exposure Limits CAS# 56-81-5: <\/p>\n<p>Personal Protective Equipment <\/p>\n<p> Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles. <\/p>\n<p>Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. <\/p>\n<p>Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. <\/p>\n<p>Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European <\/p>\n<p>Standard EN 149. Use a <\/p>\n<p>NIOSH\/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved <\/p>\n<p>respirator if exposure limits are <\/p>\n<p>exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are <\/p>\n<p>experienced. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 9 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Glycerine \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Physical and Chemical Properties <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Physical State: <\/p>\n<p>Liquid <\/p>\n<p>Color: <\/p>\n<p>Water white <\/p>\n<p>Odor:<\/p>\n<p>Odorless <\/p>\n<p>pH: <\/p>\n<p>Neutral <\/p>\n<p>Vapor Pressure: <\/p>\n<p>0.0025 mmHg @ 50\ufffd\ufffdC Viscosity: <\/p>\n<p>1410 mPa.s @ 20\ufffd\ufffdC Boiling Point: <\/p>\n<p>290\ufffd\ufffdC @ 760mmHg Freezing\/Melting Point: Approx. 18\ufffd\ufffdC <\/p>\n<p>Autoignition Temperature: Approx. 400\ufffd\ufffdC<\/p>\n<p>Flash Point: <\/p>\n<p>198.9\ufffd\ufffdC (PMCC) <\/p>\n<p>Explosion Limits: Lower: N\/A <\/p>\n<p>Explosion Limits: Upper: N\/A <\/p>\n<p>Decomposition Temperature: &gt;280\ufffd\ufffdC <\/p>\n<p>Solubility in water: <\/p>\n<p>Fully Soluble <\/p>\n<p>Specific Gravity\/Density: 1.26<\/p>\n<p>Molecular Formula: <\/p>\n<p>C3H8O3 <\/p>\n<p>Molecular Weight: <\/p>\n<p>92.09 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 10 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Stability and Reactivity <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chemical Stability: <\/p>\n<p>Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. <\/p>\n<p>Conditions to Avoid: <\/p>\n<p>Temperatures &gt;200\ufffd\ufffdC (polymerization\/decomposition). Keep away from sources of ignition and naked flames. <\/p>\n<p>Incompatibilities with <\/p>\n<p>Other Materials:<\/p>\n<p>Strong oxidizing agents and acids. <\/p>\n<p>Hazardous Decomposition <\/p>\n<p>Products: <\/p>\n<p>Acrolein (&gt;280\ufffd\ufffdC) <\/p>\n<p>Hazardous Polymerization: <\/p>\n<p>Will not occur. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 11 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Glycerine \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Toxicological Information <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RTECS#: <\/p>\n<p>CAS# 56-81-5 <\/p>\n<p>LD50\/LC50: <\/p>\n<p>&gt;2000 mg\/kg (rat)<\/p>\n<p>Skin: <\/p>\n<p>Mildly irritating <\/p>\n<p>Other: <\/p>\n<p>See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds<br \/> properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds consequent of handling the above product.<\/p>\n<p>Add to Wishlist<\/p>\n<p> Add to Wishlist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAS# <\/p>\n<p>Chemical Name: <\/p>\n<p>% <\/p>\n<p>EINECS#<\/p>\n<p>56-81-5 <\/p>\n<p>1, 2, 3 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Propanetriol Glycerol <\/p>\n<p>99.5% <\/p>\n<p>200-289-5 <\/p>\n<p>Hazard Symbols: None <\/p>\n<p>Risk Phrases: None <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"content-type":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[24937],"product_tag":[7410],"class_list":["post-72216","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-other-miscellaneous-other-disposable-consumables-items","product_tag-glycerine","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/72216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=72216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=72216"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=72216"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=72216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}