Nitroglycerin
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Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard 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
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
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 STEL | 0.1 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 75 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
A colorless solution of glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) in water.
| Boiling Point | Begins to decompose at 122-140°F |
| Flash Point | explodes |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0003 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.6 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
3
4
2
Synonyms
glyceryl trinitrate; NG; 1,2,3-propanetriol trinitrate; trinitroglycerine
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 4510
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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