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NITROGLYCERIN†
| CAS # | 55-63-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₅N₃O₉ (aq) |
| Synonyms |
glyceryl trinitrate; NG; 1,2,3-propanetriol trinitrate; trinitroglycerine |
| Physical description | A colorless solution of glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) in water. | ||
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| 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 | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1912 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | Tenax® GC tube (100/50 mg) [Supelco 20832-U] |
| Sampling time* |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
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| 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 |
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* 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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media |
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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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 |
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| PEL-TWA |
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REL-TWA |
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TLV-TWA |
0.05 ppm [1980] |
PEL-TWA |
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| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
0.1 mg/m³ |
TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
0.1 mg/m³ |
| PEL-C |
0.2 ppm (2 mg/m³) |
REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: |
Notes:
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Notes:
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Notes:
See footnote [k] |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
75 mg/m³ |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
Notes:
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Glyceryl trinitrate solution NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Glyceryl trinitrate solution Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/05/2021