Product ID:PYRIDINE, PX2020
MSDS Date:10/27/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018457
MSDS Number: BKZSY

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PYRIDINE (SARA III)

CAS: 110-86-1

RTECS: UR8400000

Fraction By Weight: 79.10%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 891 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC & HAZARDOUS. IRRITATING TO EYES,
SKIN & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE SERIOUS HEADACHE, NAUSEA
& VOMITING AT 6-12 PPM. INGESTION MAY CAUSE KIDNEY OR LIVER
FAILURE. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DE PRESSANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DATA NOT AVAILABLE.

First Aid:GET MD FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN: FLUSH THOROUGHLY
W/WATER; WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. GET MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MD. INGEST:DRINK
MILK/WATER . GET MD.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:68.0F,20.0C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:12.4%
Extinguishing Media:"ALCOHOL" FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 & WATER SPRAY TO
COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS & DISPERSE VAPORS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SEVERE EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN PRODUCT IS
IN VAPOR FORM.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES; VENTILATE AREA.
TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL-VENTD AREA, AWAY FROM
IGNIT SOURCES/ACIDS/OXIDIZERS. OUTSIDE/DETACHED STOR PREFERRED.
INSIDE, STORE IN A STD FLAMM LIQ ROOM/CABINET.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN LOW PLACES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED & PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. USE FUME HOOD. DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY. EXPOSURE TO LEVELS OF 3600 PPM IS IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS
TO LIFE & HEA LTH.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:240F,115C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-44F,-42C
Vapor Pres:16
Vapor Density:2.73
Spec Gravity:0.978
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID; SHARP,
PENETRATING ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS & OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT & OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF CYANIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE &
POSSIBLY AMMONIA.

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE W/ALL CURRENT
LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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