Nitroglycerin
[CAS 55-63-0]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Circulatory system medication >> Prevention and treatment of angina pectoris
• Name: Nitroglycerin
• Synonyms: 1,2,3-Propanetriol trinitrate
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₅N₃O₉
• Molecular Weight: 227.09
• CAS Registry Number: 55-63-0
• EC Number: 200-240-8

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS01;GHS06;GHS08;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H200-H310-H330-H300-H373-H411

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Unstable Explosives	Unst. Expl.		H200
Explosives	Expl.	1.1	H201
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H300
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330

• Transport Information: UN 0143; UN 0144; UN 1204; UN 3064