MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

L-METHIONINE

1. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

NAME: L-METHIONINE

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS #: 2488-15-5
MF:C10H19NO4S

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Data not available

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Water spray.
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
Special firefighting procedures wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Unusual fire and explosions hazards emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy Rubber gloves.
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

REFER TO SECTION

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Chemical safety goggles.

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Niosh/msha-approved respirator.
Safety shower and eye bath.
Mechanical exhaust required.
Do not breathe dust.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep tightly closed.
Store in a cool dry place.

9.   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MELTING POINT: 47 TO 50C

10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous combustion or decomposition products
Toxic fumes of:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides
Sulfur oxides

11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
Toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a Chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Contact fluke chemical company for transportation information.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Data not available