Material Safety Data Sheet

Name:： LEVODOPA
Synonym: 3-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-L-ALANINE
CAS: 59-92-7

Section 1 - Chemical Product

MSDS Name: LEVODOPA
Synonym: 3-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-L-ALANINE
Name of Manufacturer: Taizhou Bona Chemical Co., Ltd
Address: Yantou Industrial Park Jiaojiang District ,Taizhou City,Zhejiang.China
Tel. +86-0576-88886877
Fax +86-0576-88707066

Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS# Chemical Name content EINECS#
59-92-7 LEVODOPA >99 200-445-2

Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to skin.The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been
fully investigated. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Effects may be delayed.

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or
appropriate foam.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills
immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions.
Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Use with
adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a
safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 59-92-7: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective
eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations
in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions
warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Powder
Color: yellow to brown
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 296 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 94 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.100
Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
Molecular Weight: 136.15

Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS#:
CAS# 59-92-7 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethanone, 1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)- - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified by transport regulations, proper shipping name non-regulated.

This product is not dangerous according to the international regulation for transport by Land,
Sea and Air. And IATA DGR 57th edition no special requirement.
Temperature for transport: From 0 to 45 centidegree (Floating range: 5 centidegree)

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

Clean Air Act:

This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
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MSDS Creation Date: 6/29/1999 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000

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