ICSC 1203 - TRIACETIN

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TRIACETIN

ICSC: 1203
_{October 2006}

Glyceryl triacetate
1,2,3 Propanetriol triacetate
Triacetyl glycerine

CAS No: 102-76-1
RTECS No: AK3675000

C₉H₁₄O₆ / C₃H₅(OCOCH₃)₃
Molecular mass: 218.20

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Safety spectacles	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion			Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0	Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 258°C Melting point: 3°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.16 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 7 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.33 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.52 Flash point: 138°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 433°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.21

NOTES

Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated but no serious effects have been found so far.

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