Glycidol
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CAS
556-52-5
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C3H6O2
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RTECS
UB4375000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; Epoxypropyl alcohol; Glycide; Hydroxymethyl ethylene oxide; 2-Hydroxymethyl oxiran; 3-Hydroxypropylene oxide
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (75 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 50 ppm (150 mg/m3)
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IDLH
150 ppm
See: 556525
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.03 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid.
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MW: 74.1
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BP: 320°F (Decomposes)
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FRZ: -49°F
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Sol: Miscible
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VP(77°F): 0.9 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.12
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Fl.P: 162°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, nitrates
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1608; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 150 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; narcosis
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0159 |
