Pyridine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H318, H351, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12 Repeated Exposure Target Organs Narcotic effect Liver, Kidney

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged

Classified (HNOC)

even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Narcotic effect. 2. Liver, Kidney Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment