ICSC 1392 - PROPYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE	ICSC: 1392 (October 2001)
1,2-Propanediol dinitrate PGDN

CAS #: 6423-43-4

EC Number: 229-180-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion. Explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Do NOT expose to friction or shock.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! See Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Fireproof.
PACKAGING

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE

ICSC: 1392

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases.	Formula: C₃H₆N₂O₆ / CH₃CHONO₂CH₂ONO₂ Molecular mass: 166.09 Decomposes at 121°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.2 (25°C) Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.1 Vapour pressure, Pa at 22.5°C: 9.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.73 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases.

Formula: C₃H₆N₂O₆ / CH₃CHONO₂CH₂ONO₂
Molecular mass: 166.09
Decomposes at 121°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2 (25°C)
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.1
Vapour pressure, Pa at 22.5°C: 9.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.73
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.05 ppm as TWA; (skin); BEI issued. MAK: 0.069 mg/m³, 0.01 ppm; peak limitation category: II(1); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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