2-pyridylmethanol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- Eyes: If in eyes rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention.

- Skin: Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

- Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Monitor for respiratory distress. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth methods if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.

- Ingestion: If swallowed rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting by use of emetics. Seek medical attention, call a poison center if you feel unwell.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

- Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, and alcohol resistant foam.

- Water may also be used. Water spray can be effective in cooling down the fire-exposed containers and knocking down the vapours.

- Water jets may be used to flush spills away and dilute the same to nonflammable mixturesfog or a lcoholresistant foam by directing streams to the periphery of the fires to prevent spread.

Advice for firefighters:

- Evacuate the area and fight fires from a safe distance.

- If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions or as per locally valid procedures.

- Fire-fighters must wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

- Chemical is water soluble. Report any run-off of firewater’s contaminated with this chemical as per local and federal procedures applicable.

Accidental release measures

Exposure Control and emergency control :

- Wear protective clothing, full boots, impervious gloves, safety glasses and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

- Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard.

- Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.

- Avoid breathing vapors and contact with skin and eyes.

Environmental precautions:

- Clean up all spills immediately.

- Prevent spillage from entering drains or water and watercourses.

- Inform authorities in event of contamination of any public sewers, drains or water bodies.

- Collect recoverable product into labeled containers for recycling, recovery or disposal.

- Spread area with lime or absorbent material, and leave for at least 1 hour before washing.

Clean up methods:

- Clean up all tools and equipment.

- Decontaminate all equipment.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

- Do not breathe vapor or mist.

- Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.

- Wash thoroughly after handling.

- Ground and secure containers when dispensing or pouring product.

- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

- When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.

- Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.

- If on skin or hair, IMMEDIATELY remove all contaminated clothing and rinse/shower with plenty of water.

- Use in a well-ventilated place/ Use protective clothing commensurate with exposure levels.

Storage:

- Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place.

- Store away from incompatible materials.

- Keep securely closed when not in use.

- Keep only in original container.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not dangerous for transportation.

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

Not dangerous for transportation.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not dangerous for transportation.

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not dangerous for transportation.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Limits: Not available

Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant airborne concentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits. Local ventilation is usually preferred. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protection:

- Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

- Hands: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

- Eyes: Safety goggles/ Chemical Safety glasses and Face shield.

- Clothing: Boots and clothing to prevent contact.

- Respirator: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability:

- Stable under normal conditions of temperature and pressures.

- Hazardous Polymerization not reported.

Conditions to avoid:

- Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, high temperature, incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation, strong oxidants and moisture.

Incompatible materials:

- Acids , Aldehydes , Oxidizing materials and Chloroformates.

Hazardous decomposition products:

- Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide & nitrogen, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide and irritating and toxic fumes.

Disposal considerations

- Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

- Exert extra care in igniting, as this material is flammable.

- Dispose of this material in accordance with standard practice for disposal of potentially hazardous materials as required by applicable federal, state or local laws. Note that disposal regulations may also apply to empty containers and equipment rinsates.