CHEM SERVICE, INC. -- DL-LEUCINE  -- 6810-00F023617
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DL-LEUCINE
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F023617
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE, INC.
Address:660 TOWER LN
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381-3108
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-692-3026
Emergency Phone Num:215-692-3026
CAGE:8Y898
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE, INC
Address:660 TOWER LN
Box:599
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19301-9650
Country:US
Phone:610-692-3026
CAGE:8Y898

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:DL-LEUCINE	    *92-2*
CAS:328-39-2

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15-20 MINUTES.  SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER
    FOR 15-20 MINUTES. IF NO BURNS HAVE OCCURRED-USE SOAP & WATER TO
    CLEANSE SKIN. INHALATION: REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER
    OXYGEN IF PATIENT IS HAVING DIFFICULTY BREATHING.IF PATIENT HAS
    STOPPED BREATHING ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATIONS.  INGESTION:
    DON'T ADMINISTER LIQUIDS/INDUCE VOMITING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS OR
    CONVULSING PERSON

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR SPRAY.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE OSHA REGULATED
    EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER. HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED SURFACES TO REMOVE
    ANY RESIDUES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS CHEMICAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY
    IN A HOOD. EYE SHIELDS SHOULD BE WORN. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A
    COOL DRY PLACE. STORE ONLY W/COMPATIBLE CHEMICALS
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. DON'T WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:USE HOOD
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:	559-563 F

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE SUPP
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, CRYSTALLINE SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN
    AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.

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