material safety data sheet
Version: 06; Issue date Nov 06
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade name: BLUESTIM鈩?
Glycinebetaine for plant applications
Manufacturer: Finnfeeds Finland Oy*, Naantali Plant,
Satamatie 2, FI-21100 Naantali, Finland
Tel. +358 10 431 020, Fax +358 10 431 8333
Marketed and
exported by: Verdera Oy
Luoteisrinne 2, FI-02271 Espoo, Finland
Tel. +358 10 217 3700, Fax +358 10 217 3711
Emergency telephone: Manufacturer in Finland: +358 10 431 020
*
Trading as Danisco Animal Nutrition
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: CAS-No. EINECS-No. Classification
Glycinebetaine 107-43-7 203-490-6 Not classified
Chemical composition: Glycinebetaine, min. 97%. Contains no hazardous components.
Synonyms: Betaine, 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium
hydroxide inner salt, Trimethylglycine
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Continuous breathing of dust, like any dust, may cause allergic type reactions in
sensitive persons. Due to the hygroscopic nature of the dry product, avoid
prolonged contacts with skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
Skin contact: Rinse with water.
Eye contact: Rinse with water.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth and throat with water.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable fire
extinguishing media: Water, CO2, foam, powder extinguisher, sand
Non-suitable media: Not known
Exposure hazards: If overheated, the risk for formation of decomposition
products (trimethylamine, ketene). Formation of
nitrous vapours in combustion.
Protective equipment Respiratory protector with gas filter or breathing apparatus
for firefighters: recommended.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Take up preferably by mechanical means. Wash with lots of water.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid formation of dust during handling. Store in a dry and cool place in an
unopened package.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Recommended personal protection:
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protector approved for this type of dust
Hand protection: Impermeable gloves
Eye protection: Protecting glasses or eye shield
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Free-flowing, light brown crystals
Odour: Faint characteristic odour
pH value: 6 - 10 (5% solution)
Solubility: 160 g/100 g (in water, 25潞C)
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This product is stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid: Due to the hygroscopic nature of the product, avoid
humid conditions.
Materials to avoid: Risk for formation of trimethylamine in hot, strongly
alkaline solution.
Hazardous
decomposition: Possible decomposition products if overheated:
trimethylamine and ketene.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Continuous breathing of dust, like any dust, may cause allergic type reactions in
sensitive persons. Betaine anhydrous, oral rat LD50 = 11.179卤0.725 g/kg B.W.,
therefore the product is not classified as toxic for acute health hazards.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The product is believed not to be dangerous to the environment with respect to
mobility, persistency and degradability, bioaccumulative potential, aquatic toxicity
and other data relating to ecotoxicity.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
No special disposal method required except that it be in accordance with current
local authority regulations.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No. Not applicable
Sea Not applicable
Road/rail Not applicable
Air Not applicable
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The product is not subject to mandatory labeling.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
This data sheet complies with EU Directive 91/155 as amended.
A Product Description is available on request.
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This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and
belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made as to
its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such
information for his own particular use. Health and safety information is directed towards the safe use rather than the
commercial performance of the product.
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