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Product Name: Betaine
Chemical Name: Trimethylglycine
Synonyms: Glycine betaine, N,N,N-Trimethylglycine
CAS Number: 107-43-7
Recommended Use: Nutritional supplement, animal feed additive, personal care product ingredient
Supplier Information: Name, address, phone number, and emergency contact for manufacturer or distributor
Emergency Telephone: Emergency contact details available on supplier’s site
Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight: 117.15 g/mol
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS standards
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: Dust may cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink or smoke during use, use in well-ventilated areas
Pictograms: None required
Other Hazards: May cause mild eye or skin irritation for sensitive individuals, ingestion in large amounts can upset stomach or cause nausea, no chronic effects reported in published literature
Component: Betaine
Chemical Name: Trimethylglycine
CAS Number: 107-43-7
Concentration (%): 99–100%
Impurities: Trace moisture, no hazardous impurities known
Other Ingredients: No incorporated additives or extenders
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical attention if irritation occurs
Eye Contact: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of clean water, keeping eyelids open, continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes, seek medical advice if any irritation remains
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water to dilute, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical professionals, seek medical attention for large accidental ingestion or symptoms
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or foam to extinguish fire
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High volume water jets can spread dust clouds
Specific Hazards: When heated to combustion, may produce hazardous gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Explosion Data: Dust can form explosive mixtures with air under certain conditions
Special Precautions: Avoid raising dust clouds and ventilate area after fire suppression
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid breathing dust, use recommended PPE
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release into sewers or surface waters, contain runoff where possible
Methods for Clean Up: Use mechanical means to collect spilled material, avoid dry sweeping to prevent dust, use vacuum or wet methods, dispose of in accordance with local regulations
Reference to Other Sections: Consult handling, storage, exposure control, and disposal guidance
Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid creating dust, handle in ventilated areas, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, wash hands after handling, eat or drink only in assigned areas away from product
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed containers, in cool, dry, well-ventilated places, keep away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizing agents, protect from excessive moisture and sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Specific End Use: Chemical ingredient in industry, research, dietary, and agricultural applications
Control Parameters: No established occupational exposure limits for betaine
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or general dilution ventilation to prevent airborne dust accumulation
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles
Skin Protection: Protective gloves, long sleeves recommended for sensitive individuals
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or particulate respirator if airborne concentrations rise
General Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after handling
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Practically odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 5–7 (5% aqueous solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 293–299°C (with decomposition)
Boiling Point/Range: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not readily flammable
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: About 1.26 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Soluble in water (about 160 g/100ml at 20°C)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Decomposition Temperature: 293–299°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: No dangerous reactions during normal use
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None known under standard conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, sources of ignition, strong oxidizing agents
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides under fire conditions
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity by oral, dermal, and inhalation routes (LD50 oral rat > 5000 mg/kg)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Dust can irritate eyes
Respiratory Sensitization: Prolonged inhalation of dust may irritate respiratory tract
Skin Sensitization: Not expected to cause sensitization
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity found in literature
Target Organs: No target organ toxicity known
Other Information: In repeated exposure studies, no adverse effects noted at typical exposure concentrations
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to cause harm to aquatic or terrestrial organisms at typical environmental concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: No significant bioaccumulation anticipated
Mobility in Soil: High solubility in water contributes to mobility
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards reported in environmental studies
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with all local, regional, and national regulations, bring large-scale or contaminated waste to licensed chemical disposal facility
Product Disposal: Small amounts can be safely disposed in landfill or incineration as allowed by authority
Packaging Disposal: Thoroughly clean and recycle or dispose of empty packaging according to official requirements
Special Precautions: Do not discharge to natural waters or sewers unintentionally
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: None
Special Precautions for User: Avoid release of dust during handling and transit
Transport in Bulk: No special bulk transport requirements apply
Regulatory Status: Not classified as hazardous under current OSHA, EU, and WHMIS standards
Inventory Listings: Listed on TSCA (USA), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), AICS (Australia), DSL/NDSL (Canada), and other major national inventories
SARA Title III: Not a regulated substance under Sections 302, 304, or 313
Chemical Safety Assessment: No additional assessment required under REACH regulation
Other Requirements: Use according to general chemical safety and product-specific guidelines from authorities and supplier
