1,2-Propanediol dinitrate
PGDN
C3H6N2O6 / CH3CHONO2CH2ONO2
Molecular mass: 166.09
ICSC # 1392
CAS # 6423-43-4
RTECS # TY6300000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Explosive.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Risk of fire and explosion.
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Do NOT expose to friction or shock.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Blue lips or finger nails.
Blue skin.
Confusion.
Convulsions.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration may be needed.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
(See Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Face shield
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Evacuate danger area!
Consult an expert!
Remove all ignition sources.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Fireproof.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion.
May explosively decompose on shock, friction, or concussion.
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 0.05 ppm as TWA; (skin); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.05 ppm, 0.3 mg/m3 skin absorption (H);
Peak limitation category: II(1);
(DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.05 ppm (0.3 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
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The substance may cause effects on the
blood
, resulting in
the formation of methaemoglobin.
Medical observation is indicated.
See Notes.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes below boiling point at 121°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2 at 25°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.1
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 22.5°C: 9.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.73
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1392
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PROPYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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