Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name Ethyl DL-Leucate
Portland OR
Synonym Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, ethyl ester
(CA INDEX NAME); DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric
Acid Ethyl Ester; DL-Leucic Acid Ethyl Ester;
Ethyl DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvalerate
Chemical Formula C8H16O3
CAS Number 10348-47-7
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Toxicology Data
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL
10348-47-7 Min. 98.0 (GC) Not available. Not available.
Ethyl DL-Leucate
Section III. Hazards Identification
Acute Health Effects No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However,
exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if
inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling
this compound.
Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
Inhalation
waistband. If breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention if respiration problems do not
improve.
INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat.
Ingestion
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic
material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
Combustible. Auto-Ignition
Flammability
Flash Points Flammable Limits Not available.
Not available.
These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Combustion Products
Fire Hazards Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
and Instructions
Consult with local fire authorities before attempting large scale fire-fighting operations.
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Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup Combustible material.
Keep away from heat. Mechanical exhaust required. Stop leak if without risk. Finish cleaning the spill by rinsing any
Instructions
contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water. Consult federal, state, and/or local authorities for assistance on
disposal.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
COMBUSTIBLE. Keep away from heat. Mechanical exhaust required. Avoid excessive heat and light. Do not breathe
Handling and Storage
gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Information
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective
Engineering Controls
threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower is proximal to the work-station location.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
Personal Protection
specialist BEFORE handling this product. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. (Clear, colorless.) Solubility
Physical state @ 20°C Not available.
0.97 (water=1)
Specific Gravity
Molecular Weight 160.21 Partition Coefficient
Not available.
Boiling Point 185°C (365°F) Vapor Pressure Not available.
Not available. Not available.
Melting Point Vapor Density
Refractive Index 1.42 Volatility Not available.
Not available. Not available.
Critical Temperature Odor
Viscosity Not available. Taste Not available.
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Stability
Conditions of Instability Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatibilities
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Not available.
RTECS Number
Eye Contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
Routes of Exposure
Not available.
Toxicity Data
Chronic Toxic Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However,
Acute Toxic Effects
exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if
inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling this
compound.
Section XII. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Environmental Fate Not available.
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Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT Classification
PIN Number Not applicable.
Proper Shipping Name Not applicable.
Packing Group (PG) Not applicable.
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory This product is NOT on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. The following notices are required by 40
CFR 720.36 (C) for those products not on the inventory list:
(EPA)
(i) These products are supplied solely for use in research and development by or under the supervision of a technically
qualified individual as defined in 40 CFR 720.0 et sec.
(ii) The health risks of these products have not been fully determined. Any information that is or becomes available will be
supplied on an MSDS sheet.
WHMIS Classification CLASS B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8°C (100°F) and 93.3°C (200°F).
On NDSL.
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC) 233-760-9
EEC Risk Statements Not available.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
