International Chemical Safety Cards

PENTAERYTHRITOL

ICSC: 1383

2,2-bis(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
Tetramethylolmethane
THME
PETP
C₅H₁₂O₁₄ / C(CH₂OH)₄
Molecular mass: 136.2
ICSC # 1383
CAS # 115-77-5
RTECS # RZ2490000
November 25, 2009 Validated
GH, nsidered

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water , powder , carbon dioxide .
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION		Avoid inhalation of dust. Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Remove airborne particles with fine water spray.

Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids.

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ICSC: 1383

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

PENTAERYTHRITOL

ICSC: 1383

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO WHITE , ODOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes . Reacts violently with strong oxidants and strong acids causing explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 10 mg/mł as TWA (ACGIH 2009).
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point at 4 kPa: 276°C
Melting point: 260°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 2.5
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.013

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flashpoint: 240°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 390-490°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.69

ENVIRONMENTAL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1383	PENTAERYTHRITOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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.