The simplest amino acid used as a flavour enhancer and buffering agent in food, a pH regulator and excipient in pharmaceuticals, and a conditioning and buffering ingredient in cosmetics.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C2H5NO2
- Grades
- food (E640)USP/Ph. Eur.technical
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 25 kg carton
- Synonyms
- glycine · aminoacetic acid · glycocoll · 2-aminoacetic acid · E640 · 56-40-6
- Appearance
- White odourless crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.