THE AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY LLC
3184 ELD ER STR EET - BOISE, ID AHO 83705
PH ON E: (208) 383-6500 - FAX: (208) 383-6688
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Version: 01 February 16, 2006
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: betainLiquid38%
PRODUCT CODE: Pending
CHEMICAL FAMILY: (Formula ?C5H11NO2)
CHEMICAL NAME: Betaine
SYNONYMS: Betaine, 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethan-
aminiumhydroxide inner salt, Trimethylglycine
TYPICAL USES: Nutritional Feed Additive (vitamin)
MANUFACTURER: The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC, Boise, Idaho 83705
Manufactured for: Trouw Nutrition International B.V.
Nijverheidsweg 2
3881 LA Putten
The Netherlands
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: +1-(208) 383-6500- Mike Fowers or +1-(800) 255-3582
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
WEIGHT % CAS # EXPOSURE LIMITS
COMPONENTS: Betaine (min) 37% 107-43-7 NA
COMPONENTS: Plant Non-Sucroses < 30% NA NA
COMPONENTS: Water < 36% NA NA
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS: None
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: As with all chemicals, avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and mucus
membranes.
Potential Health Effects: May cause allergic type reactions in sensitive people.
Eye: May cause irritation with direct contact
Inhalation: NA
Skin: May cause irritation with direct contact
Ingestion: May cause irritation if ingested
Systemic: NA
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Exposure Symptoms: NA
Carcinogenicity: Not Carcinogenic
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes immediately with copious amounts of water
Inhalation: NA
Skin: Wash skin immediately with soap and water.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water unless person is unconscious.
Call a Physician.
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SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Non-flammable
Flammable Limits: Non-flammable
Auto Ignition Temperature: None
Hazardous Combustion/Decomposition Products: Trimethyl ester, dimethlyaminoacetic
acid
Other Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
Extinguishing Media: Water, CO2, foam powder, sand
Fire Fighting Equipment: Extinguishers
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use usual methods
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods for cleaning up: wash with lots of water
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
General Handling Precautions: Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and mucous
membranes
Storage Information: Store at ambient temperature. Temperature should be
less than 30oC
Special Sensitivity: NA
Shelf life: NA
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Recommend personal protective equipment
Eye Protection: Protective glasses, goggles or shields
Respiratory Protection: NA
Protective Equipment: Approved uniforms, glasses, and gloves
Personnel sampling procedure: Impermeable gloves
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Light brown syrup
Physical state: slightly sticky syrup
Odor: Faint molasses odor
Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight: NA
Bulk Density: ca. 1.1 kg/l
Solubility in water: Mixable with water
Solubility in ethanol: NA
pH: ca.9.1
Melting Point: NA
Boiling Point: NA
Ignition Temp.: Non-flammable
Combustion point: Non-combustible
Explosion Limits: NA
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable product at normal temperatures
Material Incompatibility: Avoid hot alkaline solutions ?may form trimethylamine
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May decompose above 310o C forming trimethyl ester,
dimethlyaminoacetic acid
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not polymerize
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Classified as non-toxic for acute health hazards.
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not dangerous to the environment based on ecotoxicity studies.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
No special disposal methods are required, except to be in accordance with current local
authority regulations
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Labeling: Not applicable
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations: Not considered an acute hazardous product
OSHA:
PSM:
FIFRA:
TSCA:
CERCLA:
SARA TITLE III:
RMP:
RCRA:
CWA:
FDA/USDA:
International Regulations
Canadian Dangerous Substance List (DSL):
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS):
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS):
Japan ENCS:
State Regulations
None
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason for Issue:
Hazard Ratings ?br>
NFPA
Fire ?
Health ?
Reactivity ?
Specific Hazard ?None
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The information contained herein is based on data considered to be accurate to the best of our knowledge. The Amalgamated Sugar
Company, LLC extends no warranties, express or implied, concerning the safe use of this material in any process or with any other
materials. This information relates only to the product designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with any other
material or in any other process. The user has sole responsibility to determine the suitability of this material as it relates to
merchantability and application in a process or product. The health and safety information is intended to provide for the safe use of
this product rather than its commercial performance.
TNI
The Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC Product: betainLiquid38%
3184 Elder Street
Boise, Id 83705
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ADDENDUM
Abbreviations - The following abbreviations may be used in this document:
g/cm3 ?gram per cubic centimeter
g/L ?grams per liter
lb/ft3 ?pounds per cubic foot
mg/kg ?milligrams per kilogram
mg/m3 - milligrams per cubic meter
ppm - parts per million
ACGIH - American Council of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CAS - Chemical Abstract Service
CERCLA - Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CWA - Clean Water Act
D.O.T. - Department of Transportation
DSL - Dangerous Substance List (Canada)
ECL - Existing Chemicals List (Korea)
EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
LFL - Lower Flammable Limit
LD50 ?Lethal dose for 50% mortality of subject species
MSHA - Mine Safety Health Administration
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit (default 8-hour day, 40-hour week TWA)
PSM - Process Safety Management
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
REL - Recommended Exposure Limit (default 10-hour day, 40-hour week TWA)
RMP - Risk Management Plan
SARA - Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (default 15-minute TWA)
TSCA - Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA - Time Weighted Average
VOC ?Volatile Organic Chemical
UFL - Upper Flammable Limit
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture