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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


L-VALINE

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

PRODUCT NAME: L-VALINE
SYNONYMS: 2-AMINOISVALERIC ACID; 2-AMNIO-3-METHLBUTYRIC ACID

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Components CAS No Weight % ACGIH Exposure Limits OSHA Exposure Limits
L-VALINE 72-18-4 90-100% None None


3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis
PRINCIPLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Skin
INHALATION: May cause irritation of respiratory tract
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause allergic skin reaction
EYE CONTACT: Avoid contact with eyes
Statements of hazard MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Eliminate all ignition sources. Absorb and/or contain spill with inert materials (e.g., sand, vermiculite). Then place in appropriate container. For large spills, use water spray to disperse vapors, flush spill area. Prevent runoff from entering waterways or sewers.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

GENERAL ADVICE: In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
EYE CONTACT: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
PROTECTION OF FIRST-AIDERS: No information available
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam
SPECIFIC HAZARDS: Burning produces irritant fumes.
UNUSUAL HAZARDS: None known
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear
SPECIFIC METHODS: Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
FLASH POINT: Not determined
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined
NFPA RATING:
NFPA HEALTH: 1
NFPA FLAMMABILITY: 1
NFPA REACTIVITY: 0


6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Use personal protective equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent product from entering drains.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP: Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

STORAGE: ROOM TEMPERATURE
HANDLING: Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
SAFE HANDLING ADVICE: Wear personal protective equipment.
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: Oxidising and spontaneously flammable products

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING MEASURES: Ensure adequate ventilation.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.
HAND PROTECTION: PVC or other plastic material gloves
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against this potential effect.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side-shields
HYGIENE MEASURES: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Powder
FORMULA: C5H11 NO2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 117.1
MELTING POINT/RANGE: 315°C
BOILING POINT/RANGE: No Data available at this time.
DENSITY: 1.23 g/ml
VAPOR PRESSURE: No data available
EVAPORATION RATE: No data available
VAPOR DENSITY: No data available
Solubility (in water): Soluble
Flash point: Not determined
Autoignition temperature: Not determined

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Polymerization: None under normal processing.
Hazardous decomposition products: Nitrogen oxides (NOx)/ammonia/CNMaterials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents
Conditions to avoid: Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product Information
Acute toxicity
Components RTECS Number: Selected LD50s and LC50s
L-VALINE YV9361000 Not Determined
CHRONIC TOXICITY: Chronic exposure may cause nausea and vomiting, higher exposure causes unconsciousness.
LOCAL EFFECTS: Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
SPECIFIC EFFECTS: May include moderate to severe erythema (redness) and moderate edema (raised skin), nausea, vomiting, headache.
PRIMARY IRRITATION: No data is available on the product itself.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No data is available on the product itself.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: No data is available on the product itself.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No data is available on the product itself.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

MOBILITY: No data available
BIOACCUMULATION: No data available
ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS: No data available
AQUATIC TOXICITY: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Marine Pollutan
U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Severe Marine Pollutants
United Kingdom - The Red

LIST:L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components Germany VCI (WGK) World Health Organization
(WHO) - Drinking Water
Ecotoxicity - Fish Species
Data
L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
Algae Data
Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data Ecotoxicity - Water Flea
Data
L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components EPA - ATSDR Priority List EPA - HPV Challenge
Program Chemical List
California - Priority Toxic
Pollutants
L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components California - Priority Toxic Pollutants California - Priority Toxic Pollutants
L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE FROM RESIDUES / UNUSED PRODUCTS: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations. This product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires extinguished with this material may be hazardous.
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING: Do not re-use empty containers

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN/Id No: Not regulated
DOT:
Proper shipping name: Not Regulated
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix A Table 1 - Reportable Quantities
L-VALINE Not Listed
TDG (Canada):
WHMIS hazard class: Non-controlled
IMDG/IMO
IMDG - Hazard Classifications Not Applicable
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Marine Pollutan U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Severe Marine
Pollutants
L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed
IMO-labels

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories
Present
EU EINECS List - 200-773-6; C5H11 NO2
Components
L-VALINE
INVENTORY - JAPAN: 9-1604
Canada DSL Inventory List - Present

KOREAN KECL: KE-01453
PHILIPPINES PICCS: Present
AUSTRALIA (AICS): Present
CATALOG NUMBER: 104760
Inventory - United States TSCA - Sect. 8(b)
INVENTORY - CHINA: Present
U.S. REGULATIONS: Components California Proposition 65
Massachusetts Right to
Know List: New Jersey Right to
Know List: Pennsylvania Right to Know
List: L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components Florida substance List: Rhode Island Right to
Know List:
Illinois - Toxic Air Contaminants
Connecticut - Hazardous Air Pollutants
L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components SARA 313 Emission reporting/Toxic Release of Chemicals CERCLA/SARA - Section 302 Extremely Haz
NTP: I ARC:
L-VALINE Not Listed Not Listed None None
SARA 313 Notification: The above is your notification as to the SARA 313 listing for this product(s) pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
If you are unsure if you are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313, or need more information, please call the EPA Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Information Hotline: (800) 535-0202 or (202) 479-2499 (in Washington, DC or Alaska).
STATE NOTIFICATION: The above information is your notice as to the Right-to-Know listings of the stated product(s). Individual states will list chemicals for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the compounds toxicity; carcinogenic, tumorigenic and/or reproductive hazards; and the compounds environmental impact if accidentally released.

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