MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET GLYCYLGLYCINE
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 4340-5
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust
explosion hazard.
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Glycylglycine Extinguishing Media: Use an extinguisher appropriate to
Chemical Family: Glycines the surrounding material which is burning. Use water as
spray or fog to minimize dust, absorb heat, cool containers,
Chemical Formula: C4H8N2O3
and disperse vapours. Fight fire from upwind, from a safe
Product Use: Laboratory reagent
distance. Firefighters should wear protective equipment, full
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address: face-piece positive-pressure self-contained breathing appa-
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. ratus, and clothing sufficient to preven inhalation of dust or
40 Armstrong Avenue fumes, and contact with skin and eyes.
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9 Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Telephone No: (905) 877-0101 Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Fax No: (905) 877-6666 Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666 Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of COx,
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS NOx
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No.
Sensitivity to Static discharge: As with most organic pow-
Glycylglycine ~99 Not available 556-50-3 ders, mixtures of dust with air may be sensitive under
certain conditions, when ignited by an electrostatic or other
high-voltage spark, or other ignition source.
PHYSICAL DATA
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Physical State: Solid
To the best of our knowledge the physical, chemical and tox-
Odour and Appearance: White powder, odourless icological properties of this substance have not yet been
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not applicable thoroughly investigated.
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): Not available
Toxicological Data:
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable LD50: Not available
Boiling Point (degrees C): Not available LC50: Not available
Melting Point (degrees C): 255 to 260掳C
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
pH: Not available
Specific Gravity: Not available Inhaled: No human or animal information available. Dust
or mist may be irritating. May cause coughing, dry throat,
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available
difficult breathing, nasal congestion, headache. May be
harmful.
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION
In contact with skin: No human or animal information
UN: Not regulated available. May be irritating, causing redness, itching, pain.
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated In contact with eyes: May cause mechanical irritation,
redness, itching, pain.
Pkg. Group: Not regulated
Ingested: May be irritating to gastrointestinal tract, causing
REACTIVITY DATA nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. Large doses may be
harmful.
Chemical Stability: Stable
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
Incompatibility with other substances: May react vio-
lently or explosively with strong oxidizers.
Carcinogenicity: Insufficient information available
Reactivity: Avoid excessive heat, incompatible materials,
Teratogenicity: No information available
generation of dust.
Reproductive Effects: No information available
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None identified
Mutagenicity: Insufficient information available
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Synergistic Products: None known
Flammability: May be combustible if strongly heated. As
with most organic compounds, fine dust dispersed in air in
MSDS GLYCYLGLYCINE
CODE: 4340-5
PREVENTIVE MEASURES REFERENCES USED
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recom- Budavari: The Merck Index, 12th ed., 1997
mended Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask. NIOSH approved ed., 1987
respirator for dusty conditions. For high or unknown con-
Sax: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 5th ed.,
centrations, as in fire or spill conditions, positive-pressure,
1979
full face-piece self contained breathing apparatus.
Suppliers鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets
Eye Protection: Chemical safety glasses
Skin Protection: Rubber or plastic gloves. Other protective
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
body-covering clothing sufficient to prevent contact.
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower Date Issued: October 13, 1998
and eyewash fountain in work area. Revision: October 2007
Leak and Spill Procedure: Ventilate area. Evacuate area,
MSDS: 4340-5
and eliminate all sources of ignition. Cleanup personnel
Proposed WHMIS Designation: Not controlled. Not re-
should be trained in the hazards of the material and its safe
quired to be updated every three years (WHMIS 1992, B-40,
handling, and should wear protective equipment and cloth-
Section 29,2)
ing sufficient to prevent inhalation of dust or fumes, and
contact with skin and eyes. Do not touch spilled material.
Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
Gather up in a manner that does not raise dust; wet if nec-
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
essary. Contain spill with inert absorbent, collect, and
transfer carefully to containers for recovery or disposal. herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
Flush area of spill thoroughly with running water. with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
regulations for disposal. ation, investigation, and verification.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: COMBUSTIBLE
DUST. Workers using this chemical must be properly
trained in its hazards and its safe use. Avoid generating
dust. If there is dust, keep away from heat, sparks, and all
sources of ignition; avoid the accumulation of static charge,
use anti-sparking tools and ground and bond equipment and
containers. Use the smallest amount possible for the pur-
pose, in a designated area with adequate ventilation. Use
good housekeeping to prevent accumulations of dust. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation. Wash thor-
oughly after handling.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight
and away from incompatible or combustible materials. Keep
air out of container. Keep container tightly closed. Inspect
frequently for signs of damage or leaking. Treat empty con-
tainers with caution; they may contain hazardous residues.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Specific Measures:
Eyes: Flush eyes thoroughly with gently running water,
holding eyelids open while flushing, for five to ten (5-10)
minutes, or until no trace of chemical remains. Get medical
advice if irritation develops.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Brush or wipe off dry
material. Flush skin with plenty of running water until no evi-
dence of chemical remains. If irritation develops get medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and get
medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If the victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse
mouth thoroughly with water and give 2 to 4 glasses of wa-
ter to drink to dilute. If victim feels unwell, or if a large
amount has been ingested, get medical attention.
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