Safety Data Sheet · GHS Rev. 9

Glycerin USP Grade

USP Grade

CAS Number
56-81-5
GHS Revision
Rev. 9 (2021)
Generated
Emergency
Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7)
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The full PDF includes all 16 GHS sections including first-aid, fire-fighting, accidental release, exposure controls, stability, and ecological information.

Section 1

Identification

Product Identifier
Glycerin USP Grade
Grade
USP Grade
CAS Number
56-81-5
Chemical Formula
C3H8O3
Molecular Weight
92.09 g/mol
Manufacturer
Alliance Chemical
204 South Edmond Street, Taylor, TX 76574
Emergency Phone
Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7)
Recommended Use
Industrial / laboratory chemical. See Section 7.
Section 2

Hazard Identification

Signal Word
WARNING

Full hazard statement text and pictograms are listed in the downloadable SDS PDF. The codes above conform to GHS Rev. 9.

Section 9

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
Glycerine appears as a colorless to brown colored liquid. Combustible but may require some effort to ignite.
Form
Liquid
Odor
MILD ODOR
pH
Neutral to litmus
Density
1.261 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³
Boiling Point
554 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) °C
Melting Point
64 °F (NTP, 1992) °C
Flash Point
320 °F (NTP, 1992) °C
Vapor Pressure
0.0025 mmHg at 122 °F ; 40 mmHg at 388 °F (NTP, 1992) mmHg
Solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)

Values shown reflect product-specific canonical data. Lot-specific ranges may vary; see the Certificate of Analysis for the shipped lot.

Section 14

Transport Information

Not regulated for transport under US DOT 49 CFR Subchapter C, IMDG, or IATA DGR.

Alliance Chemical, 204 South Edmond Street, Taylor, TX 76574. This summary reflects canonical regulatory data on file; refer to the full SDS PDF for the complete regulatory record.

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