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glycerol trinitrate; nitroglycerine

CAS 55-63-0 · C3H5N3O9
Hazard class
Danger — Explosive, Toxic, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
ExplosiveToxicHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard
  • H330 Fatal if inhaled
  • H310 Fatal in contact with skin
  • H300 Fatal if swallowed
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Energy Releasers (explosives, motive propellant)
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL ST 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL C 0.2 ppm (2 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 75 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
nitroglycerin · Glyceryl trinitrate · Trinitroglycerin · Nitrostat · Nitroglycerine · Nitroglycerol · Trinitroglycerol · Glycerol trinitrate
Molecular weight
227.09 g/mol
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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