Nitroglycerin

CAS 55-63-0 C₃H₅N₃O₉ (aq) MW 227.1000 Danger
Exploding Bomb Exploding Bomb
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Health Hazard Health Hazard
Environment Environment
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H200 (Deleted) Unstable Explosive Explosives
H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Sensitization, Skin
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Reproductive toxicity
H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P201 (Deleted) Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 (Deleted) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P281 (Deleted)Use personal protective equipment as required.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P372 Explosion risk.
P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
P380 Evacuate area.
P391 Collect spillage.
P401 Store in accordance with ...
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

NIOSH STEL0.1 mg-m3
NIOSH IDLH75 mg-m3
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

A colorless solution of glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) in water.

Boiling PointBegins to decompose at 122-140°F
Flash Pointexplodes
Vapor Pressure0.0003 mmHg
Specific Gravity1.6

NFPA 704 Diamond

3
2
4
Health Fire Reactivity

Synonyms

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

Data Sources

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