[Glycerin supply] Toxicological data and hazard information of glycerin

It is understood that: Glycerin (also known as glycerin) is a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting organic substance with a clear and viscous liquid appearance. It is miscible with water, alcohols, amines and phenols in any proportion, and the aqueous solution is neutral. Glycerin is a polyol moisturizer. The hydroxyl groups in the molecular structure can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, which plays a good role in absorbing and locking water. Glycerin has a wide range of uses. Currently, it has more than 1,700 uses. It is used in both food and industry.

Toxicological data and hazard information：

Toxicity classification: Poisoning;

Acute toxicity: Oral – Rat LD50: 26000 mg/kg; Oral administration – mouse LC50: 4090 mg/kg;

Irritation data: skin – rabbit 500 mg/24 hours mild; eyes – rabbit 126 mg mild;

Edible effects on humans Non-toxic. When used as a solvent, it can be oxidized into acrolein and become irritating. The LC50 for intravenous injection in mice is 7.56g/kg, and the maximum allowable concentration in the workplace is 10mg/m3;

Oral LD50 for rats: 20ml/kg; LD50 for intravenous injection: 4.4ml/kg. Store in a cool, dry place.

Routes of invasion: inhalation, ingestion, and transdermal absorption;

Health hazards: inhalation, ingestion, or transdermal absorption. Harmful to the body. Irritating to eyes and skin. Prolonged exposure can cause headache, nausea and vomiting. Large amounts entering the body through oral or parenteral administration have systemic toxic effects. The main toxic effects include hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, and renal failure, which are related to its concentration and entry route;

Environmental hazard: toxic to aquatic organisms;

Explosion hazard: flammable.