Product ID:PYRIDINE, PX2014
MSDS Date:10/27/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018455
MSDS Number: BLWQH

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PYRIDINE

CAS: 110-86-1

RTECS: UR8400000

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: ORL(RAT) 891 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC AND 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 DEPRESSANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN:
FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER; WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHAL:
REMOVE TO F RESH AIR; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST: DRINK
MILK/WATER; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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 AND 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 WITH ABSORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL-VENT AREA, AWAY FROM
IGNITION SOURCES/ACIDS/OXIDIZERS. DO NOT STORE IN LOW PLACES.
OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE PREFERRED; (SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:EXPOSURE TO LEVELS OF 3600 PPM IS IMMEDIATELY
DANGEROUS TO LIFE & HEALTH. USE FUME HOOD. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION & LOCAL
EXHAUST.
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
HNDLG/STOR PREC: INSIDE, STORE IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ROOM OR
CABINET. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED AND PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:240F,115C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-44F,-42C
Vapor Pres:16 @ 20C
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 AND 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 WITH ALL CURRENT
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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