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Glycerol
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Key Data
Formula: C3H8O3
CAS: 56-81-5
Other names: Glycerine, glycerin
Appearance: Clear, odourless, viscous liquid
Solubility in water: Miscible
Thermal decomposition: Starts at about 550°C. Primary products of decomposition (largest first) are: acrolein, acetaldehyde, acetol, formaldehyde and glycidol. These may decompose further at higher temperatures
Oxidation:
Melting Point: 17.8°C
Flash Point: 160 - 176°C
Boiling Point: 290°C
Composition/Impurities
Uses
Added to glazes to make them better for application by brushing.
Exposure Routes
Skin and Eye Exposure
Skin Absorption
Inhalation
Ingestion
Toxicity
Acute
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Repeat Dose
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Genotoxicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Fire Hazard
Health and Safety Practice
Disposal
| _Regulator_ | _8hr TWA mg/m³_ | _15min TWA mg/m³_ | _Notes_ |
| UK HSE | 10 | ||
| USA NIOSH PEL | 15 | Total | |
| USA NIOSH PEL | 5 | Respirable |