Label abbreviations descriptions

NITROGLYCERIN†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 55-63-0
Formula
 

C₃H₅N₃O₉ (aq)
Synonyms
 

glyceryl trinitrate; NG; 1,2,3-propanetriol trinitrate; trinitroglycerine

Physical Properties
Physical description A colorless solution of glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) in water.
Boiling point Begins to decompose at 122-140°F Molecular weight 227.1
Freezing point/melting point 56°F Vapor pressure 0.0003 mmHg
Flash point explodes Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.6 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating 2 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 4 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 1912
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Tenax® GC tube (100/50 mg) [Supelco 20832-U]
Sampling time*
 

 
Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

 
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

 
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

15 L
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

1 L/min
Analytical method instruments HPLC
Method reference OSHA 43 (fully validated)
Notes
 

The sampling pump must be approved by NIOSH and/or MSHA as intrinsically safe for use in mines.
Special requirements
 

 

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

 
Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

 

 REL-TWA
 

 

 TLV-TWA
 

0.05 ppm [1980]

 PEL-TWA
 

 
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

0.1 mg/m³

 TLV-STEL
 

 

 PEL-STEL
 

0.1 mg/m³
PEL-C
 

0.2 ppm (2 mg/m³)

 REL-C
 

 

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

Y
Notes:
 

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes:
 

 

 Notes:
 

 

 Notes:
 

See footnote [k]
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
 

75 mg/m³
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
 

 
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/05/2021