MSDS Number: G5828 * * * * * Effective Date: 05/14/03 * * * * *
Supercedes: 11/02/01
GLYCINE
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Glycocol, Aminoacetic acid
CAS No.:
56-40-6
Molecular Weight: 75.07
Chemical Formula: CH2NH2
COOH
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: 0581, 0582, 1479, 4057, 4059
Mallinckrodt: 5104, 7728
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Glycine 56-40-6 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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As
part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all
unnecessary exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from
skin, eyes and clothing.
J.T. Baker
SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 0 - None
Lab
Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General
Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
High concentrations of dust may cause coughing.
Ingestion:
Large oral doses may cause nausea.
Skin
Contact:
No adverse effects expected.
Eye Contact:
May
cause redness.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
Give several glasses
of water to drink to dilute. If large amounts were swallowed, get medical
advice.
Skin Contact:
Wash exposed area with soap and water.
Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact:
Wash
thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for
extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the
event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Non-hazardous material. Flush with water to
sewer.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry,
ventilated area. Protect against physical damage.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
In general, dilution ventilation is a
satisfactory health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions
of use create discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be
considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For
conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering
controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better
filters) may be worn. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids,
glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies
or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators
do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin
Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
White crystals.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
25g/100 ml water @ 25C (77F).
Density:
1.16
pH:
4.0 (0.2 M solution)
%
Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
Not
applicable.
Melting Point:
182C (360F) Begins to decompose @
238C (460F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and
storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and
carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
No
incompatibility data found.
Conditions to Avoid:
No information
found.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50 7930 mg/kg. Investigated as a mutagen.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Glycine (56-40-6) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing,
use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with
federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Glycine (56-40-6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Glycine (56-40-6) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Glycine (56-40-6) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Glycine (56-40-6) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: No Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS
has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the
CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
As part of good
industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary
exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes
and clothing.
Label Precautions:
None.
Label First
Aid:
Not applicable.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last
revision of document include: 8.
Disclaimer:
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