diff --git a/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/slider/slider.jsx b/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/slider/slider.jsx
index e247553cd0..dd078fcbd1 100644
--- a/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/slider/slider.jsx
+++ b/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/slider/slider.jsx
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ class SliderControl extends React.Component {
 			>
 				<Slider
 					{...validationProps}
-					value={this.props.value ? this.props.value : minValue}
+					value={this.props.value !== null && typeof this.props.value !== "undefined" ? this.props.value : minValue}
 					min={minValue}
 					max={maxValue}
 					minLabel={minLabel}