BETA-ALANINE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to

Hazard pictograms

Not Applicable

Signal word

NOT APPLICABLE

Hazard statements

Not Applicable

Supplemental label elements

Not Applicable

Prevention

Not Applicable

Response

Not Applicable

Storage

Not Applicable

Disposal

Not Applicable

2.3 Other hazards

REACh - Art.57-59: The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Not Applicable [CLP] 2.2. Label elements Hazard pictogram(s) Not Applicable SIGNAL WORD NOT APPLICABLE Hazard statement(s) Not Applicable Supplementary statement(s) Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Prevention Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Response Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Storage Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Disposal Not Applicable 2.3. Other hazards REACh - Art.57-59: The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1.Substances 1.CAS No 2.EC No %[weight] Name Classification according to regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] 3.Index No 4.REACH No 1.107-95-9 2.203-536-5 3.Not Available 100 beta-alanine Not Applicable 4.01-2119486986-13-XXXX Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from EC Directive 67/548/EEC - Annex I ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI 4. Classification drawn from C&L 3.2.Mixtures See 'Information on ingredients' in section 3.1 SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first aid measures If this product comes in contact with eyes: Eye Contact Wash out immediately with water. If irritation continues, seek medical attention. Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel. If skin or hair contact occurs: Skin Contact Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation. If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Inhalation Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing. If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention. Ingestion Immediately give a glass of water. First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed See Section 11 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. BCF (where regulations permit). Carbon dioxide. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture Fire Incompatibility Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result 5.3. Advice for firefighters Fire Fighting Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area. DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot. Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location. If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use. Combustible solid which burns but propagates flame with difficulty; it is estimated that most organic dusts are combustible (circa 70%) - according to the circumstances under which the combustion process occurs, such materials may cause fires and / or dust explosions. Organic powders when finely divided over a range of concentrations regardless of particulate size or shape and suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium may form explosive dust-air mixtures and result in a fire or dust explosion (including secondary explosions). Avoid generating dust, particularly clouds of dust in a confined or unventilated space as dusts may form an explosive mixture with air, and any source of ignition, i.e. flame or spark, will cause fire or explosion. Dust clouds generated by the fine grinding of the solid are a particular hazard; accumulations of fine dust (420 micron or less) may burn rapidly and fiercely if ignited - particles exceeding this limit will generally not form flammable dust clouds; once initiated, however, larger particles up to 1400 microns diameter will contribute to the propagation of an explosion. In the same way as gases and vapours, dusts in the form of a cloud are only ignitable over a range of concentrations; in principle, the concepts of lower explosive limit (LEL) and upper explosive limit (UEL) are applicable to dust clouds but only the LEL is of practical use; - this is because of the inherent difficulty of achieving homogeneous dust clouds at high temperatures (for dusts the LEL is often called the "Minimum Explosible Concentration", MEC). When processed with flammable liquids/vapors/mists,ignitable (hybrid) mixtures may be formed with combustible dusts. Ignitable mixtures will increase the rate of explosion pressure rise and the Minimum Ignition Energy (the minimum amount of energy required to ignite dust clouds - MIE) will be lower than the pure dust in air mixture. The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of the vapour/dust mixture will be lower than the individual LELs for the vapors/mists or dusts. A dust explosion may release of large quantities of gaseous products; this in turn creates a subsequent pressure rise of explosive force capable of damaging plant and buildings and injuring people. Usually the initial or primary explosion takes place in a confined space such as plant or machinery, and can be of sufficient force to damage or rupture the plant. If the shock wave from the primary explosion enters the surrounding area, it will disturb any settled dust layers, forming a second dust cloud, and often initiate a much larger secondary explosion. All large scale explosions have resulted from chain reactions of this type. Fire/Explosion Hazard Dry dust can be charged electrostatically by turbulence, pneumatic transport, pouring, in exhaust ducts and during transport. Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by bonding and grounding. Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require additional protection measures such as explosion venting. All movable parts coming in contact with this material should have a speed of less than 1-meter/sec. A sudden release of statically charged materials from storage or process equipment, particularly at elevated temperatures and/ or pressure, may result in ignition especially in the absence of an apparent ignition source. One important effect of the particulate nature of powders is that the surface area and surface structure (and often moisture content) can vary widely from sample to sample, depending of how the powder was manufactured and handled; this means that it is virtually impossible to use flammability data published in the literature for dusts (in contrast to that published for gases and vapours). Autoignition temperatures are often quoted for dust clouds (minimum ignition temperature (MIT)) and dust layers (layer ignition temperature (LIT)); LIT generally falls as the thickness of the layer increases. Combustion products include: , carbon monoxide (CO) , carbon dioxide (CO2) , nitrogen oxides (NOx) , other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures See section 8 6.2. Environmental precautions See section 12 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses. Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Minor Spills Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and use). Do NOT use air hoses for cleaning Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container. Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment and dust respirator. Major Spills Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses. Avoid generating dust. Sweep, shovel up. Recover product wherever possible. Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal. If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services. 6.4. Reference to other sections Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Limit all unnecessary personal contact. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke. Keep containers securely sealed when not in use. Avoid physical damage to containers. Always wash hands with soap and water after handling. Work clothes should be laundered separately. Use good occupational work practice. Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS. Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions are maintained. Organic powders when finely divided over a range of concentrations regardless of particulate size or shape and suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium may form explosive dust-air mixtures and result in a fire or dust explosion (including secondary explosions) Minimise airborne dust and eliminate all ignition sources. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, and flame. Establish good housekeeping practices. Safe handling Remove dust accumulations on a regular basis by vacuuming or gentle sweeping to avoid creating dust clouds. Use continuous suction at points of dust generation to capture and minimise the accumulation of dusts. Particular attention should be given to overhead and hidden horizontal surfaces to minimise the probability of a "secondary" explosion. According to NFPA Standard 654, dust layers 1/32 in.(0.8 mm) thick can be sufficient to warrant immediate cleaning of the area. Do not use air hoses for cleaning. Minimise dry sweeping to avoid generation of dust clouds. Vacuum dust-accumulating surfaces and remove to a chemical disposal area. Vacuums with explosion-proof motors should be used. Control sources of static electricity. Dusts or their packages may accumulate static charges, and static discharge can be a source of ignition. Solids handling systems must be designed in accordance with applicable standards (e.g. NFPA including 654 and 77) and other national guidance. Do not empty directly into flammable solvents or in the presence of flammable vapors. The operator, the packaging container and all equipment must be grounded with electrical bonding and grounding systems. Plastic bags and plastics cannot be grounded, and antistatic bags do not completely protect against development of static charges. Empty containers may contain residual dust which has the potential to accumulate following settling. Such dusts may explode in the presence of an appropriate ignition source. Do NOT cut, drill, grind or weld such containers. In addition ensure such activity is not performed near full, partially empty or empty containers without appropriate workplace safety authorisation or permit. Fire and explosion protection See section 5 Store in original containers. Keep containers securely sealed. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Other information Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers. Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks. Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can. Plastic pail. Polyliner drum. Suitable container Packing as recommended by manufacturer. Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. Glass container is suitable for laboratory quantities Storage incompatibility Avoid contamination of water, foodstuffs, feed or seed. Avoid reaction with oxidising agents 7.3. Specific end use(s) See section 1.2 SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters DERIVED NO EFFECT LEVEL (DNEL) EXPOSURE PATTERN WORKERS GENERAL POPULATION Long term - dermal, systemic 33.333 mg/kg bw/day 16.667 mg/kg bw/day effects Long term - inhalation, 23.509 mg/m³ 5.797 mg/m³ systemic effects Long term - oral, systemic Not Available 1.667 mg/kg bw/day effects Long term - dermal, local Not Available effects Long term - inhalation, local Not Available effects Short term - dermal, systemic Not Available effects Short term - inhalation, Not Available systemic effects Short term - oral, systemic Not Available effects Short term - dermal, local Not Available effects Short term - inhalation, local Not Available effects PREDICTED NO EFFECT LEVEL (PNEC) COMPARTMENT VALUE Fresh Water 0.1 mg/L Marine Water 0.01 mg/L Aqua 1 mg/L Fresh water sediment 203.64 µg/kg sediment dw Marine water sediment 20.36 µg/kg sediment dw Soil 13.39 µg/kg soil dw STP 10 mg/L ORAL Not Available