Material Safety Data Sheet

N-METHYL-D-ALANINE   

 

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: N-METHYL-D-ALANINE

Catalog Numbers: 86-58245

 

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 

CAS# 29475-64-7

Chemical Name: N-METHYL-D-ALANINE

Percent  97%

EINECS/ELINCS: Not available.

 

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 

3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]

 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)

Skin irritation (Category 2)

Eye irritation (Category 2)

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

3.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Pictogram                       

Signal word                      Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H302        Harmful if swallowed.

H315        Causes skin irritation.

H319        Causes serious eye irritation.

H335        May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s)

P261          Avoid breathing dust.

P305 + P351 + P338     IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental Hazard Statements     None

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended

Hazard symbol(s)                   

R-phrase(s)

R22             Harmful if swallowed.

R36/37/38   Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

S-phrase(s)

S26              In case of contact with eyes, rinseimmediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S36/37        Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

3.3 Other hazards - none

 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.  

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.  

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

no data available

 

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.

Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Avoid breathing dust.

For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.  

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

 

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

For precautions see section 2.2

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage temperature: 2 - 4 °C and Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place

7.3 Specific end uses

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated  

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 

 

8.1 Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).  

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Body Protection

Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

 

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 

Physical State: Crystalline powder.
Color: White
Odor: Not available.

pH: Not available.

Vapor Pressure: Not available

Viscosity: Not available.

Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available

Flash Point: Not available.

Explosion Limits: Not available.

Explosion Limits: Not available.

Decomposition Temperature: Not available.

Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.

Molecular Formula: C4H9NO2

Molecular Weight: 103.11976.

 

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

no data available   

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

 

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

no data available  

Skin corrosion/irritation

Other decomposition products - no data available

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available  

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available  

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

no data available   

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Additional Information

RTECS: no data available  

 

Section 12 - Ecological Information 

12.1 Toxicity

no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

no data available

12.6 Other adverse effects

no data available

 

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.  

Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

 

Section 14 - Transport Information 

Not available.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

no data available

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

 

Section 16 - Additional Information

While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.