DL-Valine









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Material Safety Data Sheet

   Product:                DL-Valine

   Synonym:                2-Aminoisovaleric Acid; 2-Amino-3-Methylbutyric Acid

   Catalog Number:         103229; 219715



   Composition Information



   Chemical Formula/Composition:               C5H11NO2

   Physical Description:                       White Powder







   Hazard Identifications



   TLV of the Substance:          Not Available

   WHMIS #:                       NC





   Route(s) of Entry-

   Inhalation:        Yes

   Skin:              Yes

   Ingestion:         Yes



   Health Hazards:

   Possible Carcinogen

   Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:

   May include moderate to severe erythema (redness) and moderate edema (raised skin).







   First Aid Measures



   Substance in Contact with skin:

   Remove contaminated clothing and rinse with copious amounts of soap and water for a considerable amount of

   time. Call a physician.



   Substance has been swallowed:

   Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water within 15 minutes., Always call a physician or take patient to hospital.



   Substance in Contact with eyes:





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  Rinse liberally with water for a considerable amount of time. Always call a physician or take to a hospital.



  Substance has been inhaled:

  Take patient into the fresh air and allow to rest. Always call a physician or take patient to hospital.



  Additional Instructions:

  Observe proper laboratory procedures when handling material.







  Fire-Fighting Measures



  Flammability:

                                            No Unusual Hazard

  Flash Point:                              Not Available

  Minimum Ignition Temperature:             Not Available

  Risk of Explosion:                        No Unusual Hazard

  Extinguishing Media:                      Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, or foam









  Accidental Release Measures



  Spill or Release of Material:

  Sweep into suitable container for disposal.





  Handling and Storage



  Storage: Room Temperature

  Handling:

  Always wear gloves, mask, goggles or other protective clothing and use a hood. Follow proper laboratory

  procedures.





  Exposure Controls and Personal Protection



  Personal Protection-

  Respiratory:                Yes

  Eyes:                       Yes

  Protective Gloves:          Yes



  Is a local exhaust system required when the substance is used for its normal purpose: Yes





  Physical and Chemical Properties



  Melting Point:

                            295-297°C

  Boiling Point:            Not Available

  Specific Gravity:         Not Available





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  Vapor Pressure:           Not Available

  Solubility in Water:      Soluble

  CAS #:                    516-06-3

  RTECS #:                  Not Available









  Stability and Reactivity



  Any Dangerous Reactions:

            Strong oxidizing agents



  Decomposition of the substance when heated or burned:

  Emits toxic fumes of NOx.





  Toxicological Information

  Not Available





  Disposal Considerations



  Material may be disposed of in trash. Material may be flushed down drain.









  Transport Information



  UN #: None





  Regulatory Information



  TSCA                                        Listed

  (Toxic Substance Control Act):

  SARA 302:                                   No

  SARA 313:                                   No



  Refer to 40 CFR Part 355 for Section 302 and 40 CFR Part 372 for Section 313 of Title III.



  National Fire Rating System-



  Health:                 1

  Flammability:           1

  Reactivity:             0

  Special Notice:         S/N



  Hazard Ratings: 4: Severe; 3: Serious; 2: Moderate; 1: Slight; 0: Minimal; - : Unknown







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  Date of Preparation: 06/29/2000



  The information provided with this MSDS is furnished in good faith and without warranty of any kind. Personnel

  handling this material must consider these data only as supplemental to other information gathered by them and

  must make independent determinations of this suitability and completeness of information from all sources to

  assure proper use and disposal of the materials and the safety and health of employees and customers. ICN

  assumes no additional liability or responsibility resulting from the use of, or reliance on this information.



  Emergency Response Numbers:

  Chemtrec # 800-424-9300 (703-527-3887)

  National Response Center: 800-424-8802









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