Material Safety Data Sheet

Sodium Glycolate

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name : SODIUM GLYCOLATE

CAS# : 2836-32-0

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified Uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Contact Information

: AVID ORGANICS PVT. LTD. B-5, IInd floor, Madhu Vihar, I.P. Extension, Delhi – 110 092

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Substances

Synonyms : Glycolic Acid Sodium Salt, Hydroxyacetic Acid Sodium Salt

Formula : HOCH2COONa

Molecular Weight : 98 g/mol

Section 3: Hazards Identification Acute Health Effects: No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However, exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound. Chronic Health Effects: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.

Section 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eye Contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running

water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. COLD water may be used. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Skin Contact : If the chemical gets spilled on a clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible, protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical touches the victim's exposed skin, such as the hands: Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. COLD water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Wash any contaminated clothing before reusing.

Inhalation : If the victim is not breathing, perform artificial respiration. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Ingestion : INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt, or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, administer artificial respiration. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Seek immediate medical attention and, if possible, show the chemical label. Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Suitable Extinguishing Media

: For small (incipient) fires, use media such as "alcohol" foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. For large fires, apply water from as far as possible. Use very large quantities (flooding) of water applied as a mist or spray; solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

: Carbon Oxides

Advice for Firefighters : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Further Information : Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Remove all sources of ignition. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. Environmental Precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up In case of a spill and/or a leak, always shut off any sources of ignition, ventilate the area, and exercise caution. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning the spill by rinsing any contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water. Consult federal, state, and/or local authorities for assistance on disposal. Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take measures to prevent the buildup of electrostatic charge. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Specific End Uses No Data Available

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Personal Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Immersion Protection If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an Industrial Hygienist familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario. Body Protection Impervious clothing, the type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state @ 20°C : Crystalline powder

Molecular Weight : 98.03

Boiling Point : Not available

Melting Point : Not available

Solubility : Soluble in cold water, hot water

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

Reactivity : No Data Available

Chemical Stability : This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)

Possibility of hazardous reactions : No Data Available

Conditions to avoid : Avoid excessive heat and light

Incompatible Materials : Reactive with oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products : Other Decomposition Products - No Data Available

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity : No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic

effects of this material for humans. However, exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.

Skin corrosion/irritation : No Data Available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

: No Data Available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

: No Data Available

Germ cell mutagenicity : No Data Available

Carcinogenicity : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate

existing medical conditions.

Toxicity Data : Rat LD50 (oral) 7110mg/kg Mouse LD50 (oral) 6700mg/kg

Aspiration Hazard : No Data Available

Potential Health Effects : Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation.

Additional Information : RTECS: MC5525000

Section 12: Ecological Information

Toxicity : No Data Available

Persistence and Degradability : No Data Available

Bioaccumulative Potential : No Data Available

Mobility in Soil : No Data Available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : No Data Available

Other Adverse Effects : No Data Available

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Product Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local or regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of this substance. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14: Transport Information

DOT Classification : Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

Identification : Not applicable.

Special Provisions for Transport : Not applicable.

Section 15: Regulatory Information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture No Data Available Chemical Safety Assessment No Data Available

Section 16: Other Information

References : Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet

Other Special Considerations : Not available.

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