MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BETAINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 98%
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Catalog Numbers: AC164550000, AC164550010
Synonyms: 1-Carboxy-N, N, N-trimethylmethanaminium chloride
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
| 590-46-5 | Betaine hydrochloride, 98% | 98% | 209-683-1 |
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Inhalation: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical State: | Solid |
| Appearance: | colorless or white |
| Odor: | Odorless |
| pH: | Not available |
| Vapor Pressure: | Not available |
| Vapor Density: | Not available |
| Evaporation Rate: | Not available |
| Viscosity: | Not available |
| Boiling Point: | @ 760.00mm Hg |
| Freezing/Melting Point: | 241 deg C dec |
| Autoignition Temperature: | Not available |
| Flash Point: | Not available |
| Explosion Limits, lower: | Not available |
| Explosion Limits, upper: | Not available |
| Decomposition Temperature | |
| Solubility: | 64.7 G/100 ML WATER (25&C) |
| Specific Gravity/Density: | |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H12ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 153.61 |
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#: CAS# 590-46-5: BP3136000
LD50/LC50: Not available.
Carcinogenicity: Betaine hydrochloride, 98% - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT No information available
Canadian TDG No information available.
15.REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL TSCA
CAS# 590-46-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE Betaine hydrochloride, 98% is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases: S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 590-46-5: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 590-46-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 590-46-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits