2-methylpyridine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information

Personal protection for the First Aider.

Remove contaminated clothing.

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least

48 hours after the accident.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice.

· After inhalation

Take affected persons into the open air and position comfortably

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek medical treatment.

With symptoms:

Call for medical help.

After skin contact

Immediately remove contaminated clothing.

Immediately wash with water and rinse thoroughly.

Or better;

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Seek medical treatment.

After wide skin contact:

Call for medical help.

· After eye contact

Use eye protection.

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult Oculist.

· After swallowing

Rinse out mouth and then drink (two glasses at the most) water.

Do not induce vomiting.

Call for medical help.

Turn a vomiting person on the side if lying on the back.

If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Irritations after contact with eyes, skin and mucous membrane.

After inhalation:

Irritating to respiratory tract.

Coughing

Breathing difficulty (dyspnea)

After swallowing:

Irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.

Gastric or intestinal trouble

Systemic effects:

Headache

Dizziness

weakness

Somnolence.

Tremor

Cramp

Possible other symptoms are currently not known.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents

CO2, extinguishing powder or water fog. Fight larger fires with water fog or alcohol-resistant foam.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water with a full water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Formation of toxic and corrosive gases during heating or in case of fire.

Can be released in case of fire:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Wear full protective suit.

· Additional information

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter drains.

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

Heating causes a rise in pressure, risk of bursting.

Container explosion may occur under fire conditions.

Damp down gases/fumes/haze with water spray jet.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Put on breathing apparatus.

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Keep away from sources of ignition.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.

Bring persons out of danger.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow to enter sewing systems, water bodies, groundwater or soil.

Inform respective authorities in case large quantities of the product reach water, sewage system or

soil.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Keep ignition sources away.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).

Clean up affected area.

May be recycled or disposed of in appropiate containers

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Keep containers tightly closed.

Prevent formation of aerosols.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Ensure good interior ventilation, especially at floor level. (Fumes are heavier than air).

· Hygiene measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feedinggstuff.

Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.

Clean skin thoroughly immediately after handling the product.

Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.

· Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Substance/product is flammable.

Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures.

Fire fighting equipment must be available.

Protect from heat.

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

Protect against electrostatic charges.

Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:

Store in original container if possible.

Provide solvent resistant, sealed floor.

Prevent any penetration into the ground.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from foodstuffs.

Do not store together with materials/products which can form dangerous chemical reactions.

See point : stability and reactivity.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

Store container in a well ventilated position.

Protect from humidity and keep away from water.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2313

Shipping

Labels:

Warning: Flammable liquids.

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

· Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment

· General protective measures:

The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.

Breathing equipment:

If used in closed systems or well-ventilated area breathing protection is not necessary.

Required when vapours, aerosol or mist are generated.

Protection of hands:

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the

degradation

Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Chemical stability

· Conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.

Flames, sparks, electrostatic charges.

Moisture-sensitive

· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures.

Reacts with acids.

Reacts with oxidizing agents.

Reacts with various metals.

Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials:

Acids

Hydrogen peroxide

Sulfuric acid

Metal and metal aloys

Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Poisonous gases/vapours

Corrosive gases/vapours

Inflammable gases/vapours

Can be released in case of fire

Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage

system.

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· European waste catalogue

A waste code in accordance with the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) may not be assigned to this

product since it admits of a classification only when the consumer uses it for some purpose. In

agreement with the waste code must be determined regional waste disposal authority or company.

Uncleaned packagings:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.