NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Glycine
CAS#:
56-40-6
Synonym:
Aminoacetic acid;
2-Aminoacetic acid; Aciport; Aminoethanoic acid; Glicoamin; Glycocoll;
Glycolixir; Glycosthene; Hampshire glycine; Padil
Chemical
Name: Glycine
Chemical
Formula: C2H5NO2
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Glycine
56-40-6 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Not
applicable.
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects: Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to
aggravate medical condition.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact:Check for and
remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical
attention if irritation occurs.
Skin
Contact:Wash with soap and
water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if
irritation develops. Cold water may be used.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not
available.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be
combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
available.
Flash
Points: CLOSED CUP:
>176.67°C (350°F).
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: These
products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: As
with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill:Use appropriate
tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according
to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:Use a shovel to put
the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the
sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration
level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment
containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek
medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from
incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Use process
enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended
exposure
limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Safety
glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits:TWA: 10 (mg/m3)
from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation Total. TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from OSHA
(PEL) [United States] Inhalation Respirable. TWA: 15 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL)
[United States] Inhalation Total.Consult local authorities for acceptable
exposure limits.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Crystals solid.)
Odor:
Odorless.
Taste:
Sweet.
Molecular
Weight: 75.07g/mole
Color:
White.
pH
(1% soln/water): 5.6
[Acidic.]
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Decomposition
temperature: Starts to decompose at 233°C (451.4°F); Completely sintered at
280 deg. C.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 1.1607 (Water =
1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
<1% (w/w).
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: The product
is more soluble in water; log(oil/water) = -3.2
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water.
Solubility:
Easily
soluble in hot water. Soluble in cold water. Slightly soluble in acetone.
Insoluble in diethyl ether, n-octanol. Insoluble in ethanol. Solubilitiy in
Water: 25 g/100 ml @25 deg. C; 39.1 g/100 ml @ 50 deg. C; 54.4 g/100 ml @ 75
deg. C; 67.2 g/100 ml
@
100 deg. C.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Excess
heat, incompatible materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive
with oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 7930 mg/kg [Rat]; 4920 mg/kg [Mouse]
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May
affect genetic material (mutagenic)
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. No adverse
effects expected. Eyes: May cause mild irritation with redness. Inhalation: May
cause respiratory tract irritation with coughing. Ingestion: Large doses may
cause nausea. It may also affect behavior (muscle weakness, ataxia). Chronic
Potential Health Effects: Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect
respiration, spleen, and blood (changes in white blood cell count).
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material (United States).
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Glycine
Other
Regulations: EINECS: This
product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
This
product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not applicable.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 1
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
1
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Safety glasses.
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
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