4-methylpyridine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

After inhalation:
Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Fainting persons should be laid down and carried on their side with sufficient stability.
Seek medical advice.

After skin contact:
Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Following eye contact:
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Continue rinsing for al least 15 min.

After ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth immediately and drink large quantities of water.
Seek medical advice.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or a person with cramps.

Most important syptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 

- Acute: Picoline Gamma is corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Vapours may irritate the respiratory tract.
Picoline Gamma is readily absorbed through the skin and is considered to be considered orally and dermally toxic.
Prolonged exposure (e.g. from saturated clothing) may cause skin burns and/or systemic intoxication.
Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, weakness, narcosis
include headache, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, weakness, narcosis, insomnia, loss of appetite and possibly loss of consciousness.
Symptoms observed after ingestion or inhalation overexposures are expected to be essentially the same as those observed after ingestion or
ingestion or inhalation overexposures are expected to be essentially the same as those listed above.
Gamma picoline is a corrosive, so damage to the mouth and throat is a possibility if large amounts are ingested.
throat is a possibility if large quantities are ingested.
Ingestion is unlikely to be a primary route of exposure.
- Late Effects: Due to the corrosive nature of this material, burns are likely to occur.
Permanent contact with contaminated clothing may cause burns to appear after a prolonged period of exposure. 

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media 

Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Water spray.
Alcohol resistant foam.
Extinguishing powder.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 

Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products:
Gas/vapours, toxic.
Cyanide
Azo oxides (NOx)
Carbon monoxide.
Serious risk of explosion in vapour form (within flammability limits) when exposed to heat, flame or static discharge. 

Advice for fire-fighters 

Wear full chemical protective clothing. 

In case of fire: wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 

 

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 

Keep unprotected people away and stay on the upwind side.
Wear personal protection equipment.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Leather shoes that have been saturated should be discarded. 

Environmental precautions 

Do not empty into drains or the aquatic environment. 

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 

Provide adequate ventilation
Large spills: dike and pump into appropriate containers for disposal.
Use inert absorbent material (sand, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth, Kieselguhr, etc.) to absorb spilled product.
Treat the assimilated material according to the section on waste disposal.
Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination

Reference to other sections 

See protective measures under point 7, 8 and 13.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Safety measures for handling chemicals must be observed.
Provide adequate ventilation
Evitar la formación de aerosoles.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wash hands before breaks and immediatley after using the product.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Protect containers from physical damage.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
 Fire and explosion prevention:
Take measures against electrostatic charges.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.-No smoking 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements with regard to storage and containers:
Keep in cool, well-ventilated place away from:
Strong acid
Oxidising agent
May cause some forms of plastics and rubbers to deteriorate.
Additional information on storage conditions:
Keep container tightly closed
Storage class: Storage of flammable liquids 

Specific end use 

No data available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN2313

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

PICOLINES

Chemical name:

4-methylpyridine

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Subsidiary hazard(s):

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Packing group:

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger

Labels:

3

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN2313

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

PICOLINES

Chemical name:

4-methylpyridine

Class or division:

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Subsidiary hazard(s):

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Packing group:

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger

EmS code:

F-E

S-D

Labels:

3

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN2313

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

PICOLINES

Chemical name:

4-methylpyridine

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Subsidiary hazard(s):

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Packing group:

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger

Labels:

3

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

The product does not contain relevant quantities of substances with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace.
Additional information: Use engineering controls to reduce air pollution.

Exposure controls

Individual protections measures, such as personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

If ventilation is insufficient, wear respiratory protection:
Chemical respirator with cartridge for organic vapours.

(Filtering Half-face mask DIN EN 149)

Hand protection:
Wear suitable gloves tested to EN374.
The glove material must be impermeable and resistant to the product/substance/preparation.
Gloves material:
Neoprene.
Nitrile.
PVC (Polyvinyl chloride). 

Eye protection:
Wear eye glasses with side protection according to EN 166.
Skin protection:
 Waterproof protective clothing.
General protection and hygiene measures:
Provide for sufficient ventilation
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Wash hands before breaks and immediatley after using the product.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

 

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No data available. 

Chemical stability 

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Stable in recommended storage and handling (see section 7). 

Possibility of hazarous reactions 

Not known.

Conditions to avoid 

Electrostatic charges
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials 

Strong acids. 

Oxidising agents.

Hazarous decomposition products

Gas/vapours, toxic.
Cyanide
Azo oxides (NOx)
Carbon monoxide.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation: Dispose of in accordance with local authorities.
Uncleaned packaging:
- Recommendation: Dispose of in accordance with official regulations