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Glycerol (USP/FCC/EP/BP/JP), Fisher Chemical™
Manufacturer: Fisher Chemical G3720
Specifications
Pass Test (BP/EP/JP) | |
Glycerol | |
1.261g/cm³ | |
0.01% max. (FCC/USP/JP) | |
1.470 to 1.475 (at 20°C) (BP/EP), 1.470 min. (at 20°C) (JP) | |
1.249 min. (FCC/USP), 1.258 min. (JP) | |
0.003mbar at 50°C | |
290°C | |
18°C | |
5 | |
C3H8O3 | |
MFCD00004722 | |
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
propane-1,2,3-triol | |
753 | |
92.1 | |
95.0 to 100.5% (FCC) |
Clear and Colorless (BP/EP) | |
>290°C | |
Pass Test (BP/EP/FCC/JP/USP) | |
Poly Pail | |
Conforms (BP/EP), Meets Requirements (USP) | |
0.01% max. (BP/EP) | |
2.0% max. (BP/EP/JP), 5.0% max. (USP) | |
Undesignated | |
20L | |
56-81-5 | |
CH2OHCHOHCH2OH | |
1,2,3-propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, glycerin, glycerine, glyceritol, glycerol, glycyl alcohol, osmoglyn, propanetriol, trihydroxypropane | |
C(C(CO)O)O | |
92.094 | |
CHEBI:17754 | |
Viscous Liquid | |
BP/EP/FCC/JP/USP |
Chemical Identifiers
56-81-5 | |
92.094 | |
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
753 | |
propane-1,2,3-triol |
C3H8O3 | |
MFCD00004722 | |
1,2,3-propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, glycerin, glycerine, glyceritol, glycerol, glycyl alcohol, osmoglyn, propanetriol, trihydroxypropane | |
CHEBI:17754 | |
C(C(CO)O)O |
Safety and Handling

WARNING!
Emergency Overview
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause central nervous system effects. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting.
NFPA
Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0