SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- PYRIDINE  -- 6810-00-281-2765
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PYRIDINE
MSDS Date:07/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2765
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PYRIDINE  (SARA III)
CAS:110-86-1
RTECS #:UR8400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1500 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:ACUTE:IRRITATION TO
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY
    TRACT;NARCOSIS,DIZZINESS,DROWSINESS,HEADACHE,POSSIBLE
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS,FATAL IF INGESTED. CHRONIC:DAMAGE TO
    EYES,DERMATITIS,CNS DEPRESSION,LIVER OR KIDNEY DAMA GE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:VAPOR IRRITATING,LIQUID MAY BE CORROSIVE.
    SKIN:IRRITATION,PHOTOSENSITIVITY,ABSORPTION SAME AS INHALED.
    INHALED:(3600 PPM IDLH) RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION,NARCOSIS,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING. I
    NGESTED:NARCOSIS,DIZZINESS,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,DELERIUM,PULMONARY
    EDEMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN,GET MEDICAL CARE. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP & FLUSH WITH WATER. LAUNDER
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE.GIVE ART IFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INGESTED:REMOVE POISON FROM CONSCIOUS PERSON BY GSTRIC
    LAVAGE OR EMESIS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. GIVE OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:68F/20C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:900F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:12.4
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER FOG,WATER
    SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE
    WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.ABSORB WITH SAND OR
    OTHER INERT MATERIAL.STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER PENDING DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA,PREFERRABLY DETACHED OR OUTDOOR, AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Eye Protection:FACESHIELD AND SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID ALL
    CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:241F,116C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-44F/-42C
Vapor Pres:18
Vapor Density:2.7
Spec Gravity:0.98
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A SHARP, PENETRATING,
    NAUSEOUS ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,STRONG ACIDS PRODUCE VIGOROUS TO EXPLOSIVE REACTIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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