Pyridine

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal): Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3(Narcosis) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(nervous system; liver; kidney; blood system)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term): Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs after single exposure(central nervous system) May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure(nervous system; liver; kidney; blood system) May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.