General Information
Revision date
2010-05-14
Product name
Valproic Acid USP
Product Synonyms
2-Propylpentanoic acid
Chemical name
Valeric acid, 2-propyl-
CAS No.
99-66-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Medication
supplier name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! IRRITANT. Irritating to eyes. Irritating to skin. Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if swallowed. Odor: Physical state: Appearance: Color: No information available Liquid. Viscous Clear. Colorless. Light yellow. OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Skin Contact: Irritating to skin.. Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. May cause central nervous system effects. May affect the cardiovascular system. May affect the liver. May affect the blood. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Target Organs: No information available Carcinogen Status: No information available Mutagenic Effects: No information available
Teratogenic Effects
May cause birth defects (teratogenic effects). Showed teratogenic effects in animal experiments.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available See Section 11 for additional Toxicological Information
Environmental effects
No information available
