At a Glance
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Preservation · Biocidal Action
Functional Roles
INCI Name
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE
CosIng Functions
Industries Served
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
70161-44-3
Molecular Formula
C3H6NNaO3
Molecular Weight
127.07 g/mol
IUPAC Name
sodium 2-(hydroxymethylamino)acetate
INCI Name
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
CITBNDNUEPMTFC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate supplied as a 50% aqueous solution (CAS 70161-44-3), a preservative used in personal-care and industrial formulations. It is also known commercially as Suttocide A (an Ashland brand); RawSource is independent of Ashland. Confirm grade-critical specs against the RawSource TDS and lot CoA.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 274-357-8
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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