NITROGLYCERIN†
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CAS # | 55-63-0 |
Formula |
C₃H₅N₃O₉ (aq) |
Synonyms |
glyceryl trinitrate; NG; 1,2,3-propanetriol trinitrate; trinitroglycerine |
Physical Properties | |||
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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) | |||
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1912 | |||||
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 |
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Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 1 L/min |
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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. |
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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.
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Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
Exposure Limits | |||||||
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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 |
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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 |
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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