Product Name

Vegetable Glycerine

Supplier

Just A Soap
SE Lodge
Rede Road
Whepstead
IP29 4ST
Tel/Fax: 01284 735043/735035

Composition/Ingredients Information

Cas No: 56-81-5

EINECS: 200-289-5

Hazard Identification

This product is not classed as hazardous.

Glycerol is generally regarded as a safe material for which no special handling precautions are required. However, it is flammable. It also feels oily, so may be a slipping hazard if spilled on the floor.

First Aid Measures

Skin contact: flush with water , then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation continues.

Eye Contact: Thoroughly rinse with plenty of clean water.  Irrigate eyes for at least 15 minutes.  Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Inhalation: expose patient to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if necessary.

Ingestion: Give patient plenty of warm water.  For large ingestion seek medical attention.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media: Foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: water hose.

Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions: avoid contact with eyes.

Handling and Storage

Storage: Store the product in a clean dry place at ambient temperature.

Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Hand protection – wear gloves.

Eye protection – wear safety glasses.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colourless liquid.

Odour: Neutral

Solubility: miscible in water.

Stability/Reactivity

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Toxic gasses and vapours may be released if involved in a fire.
Conditions to avoid: heat, flames, ignition sources.

Toxicological Information

Oral rat: LD50. 12,600 mg/kg.

Ecological Information

Readily  biodegradable.

This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life.

Disposal Considerations

Dispose of waste only in accordance with local or national regulations.

Transport Information

N/a

Regulatory Information

N/a

Other Information

R36/38 – Irritating to eyes and skin.

This information relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid for such product used in combination with any other materials or processes.  Such information is, to the best of Just A Soap’s knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated.  However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness.  It is the user's responsibility to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of such information for their own particular use.

 

August 2005