NEPERA INC -- PYRIDINE  -- 6810-00-227-0407
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PYRIDINE
MSDS Date:09/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0407
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NEPERA INC
Address:RT. 17
City:HARRIMAN
State:NY
ZIP:10926
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:914-782-1200
CAGE:0AUN5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NEPERA INC
Address:RT 17
Box:City:HARRIMAN
State:NY
ZIP:10926
Country:US
Phone:914-782-1200
CAGE:0AUN5
Company Name:US MATERIAL COMPANY
Box:City:SPRING VALLEY
State:NY
ZIP:10977
Country:US
CAGE:61017

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PYRIDINE  (SARA III)
CAS:110-86-1
RTECS #:UR8400000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50=891 MG/KG (RAT).
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERE IRRITANT TO EYES. TARGET
    ORGANS: EYES,KIDNEY,LIER,CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/R.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
    DEPRESSION,POSSIBLE KIDNEY,LIVER DAMAGE & GI UPSET;
    EYE:BURNING,SWELLING,CONJUNCTIVITIS & POSSIBLE EYE DAMAGE,SEVERE
    IRRITANT; SKIOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION,GI DISTURBANCES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE STATED

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:DILUTE BY DRINKING WATER OR MILK OR NEUTRALIZE BY
    DRINKING A DILUTE SOLUTION OF 3% CITRIC ACID,SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION; EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,SEE EYE
    DOCTOR; SKIN:REMOVE C ALIZE WITH 3% ACID SOLUTION,PREFERABLY
    CITRIC; INHALE:MOVE VICTIM TO WELL VENTILATED AREA,IF BREATHING
    STOPS,APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=20.C, 68.F
Autoignition Temp:=482.2C, 900.F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:12.4
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE STANDARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR,AS WELL
    AS SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSION HAZARD IS SEVERE WHEN PRODUCT
    IS IN VAPOR FORM.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES,CONTAI	SPILL.
    USE ABSORBENT TO COLLECT SPILL,USE WATER TO DISPOSE VAPORS & WASH
    DOWN AREA(KEEP WATER TO A MINIMUN). PREVENT RUNOFF FROM ENTERING
    DRAINS,SEWERS AND WATER WAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:USE 3% CITRIC ACID.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS AND FLAME.
    CONTAINERS SHOULD BE GROUNDED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SPARK BY STATIC
    ELECTRICITY.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT-REMOVE CONTAM.CLOTH,SHOES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPR SCBA/AIR SUPP RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS &
    LEGS.PLASTIC APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=115.6C, 240.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=42.C, 107.5F
Vapor Pres:16
Vapor Density:2.72
Spec Gravity:.983
pH:10.4*
Viscosity:0.92CP @ 70F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE LIQUID,OBNOXIOUS ODOR(SHARP
    PENETRATING).
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH ACIDS,OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SLOWLY DARKENS ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDES AND
    POSSIBLY AMMONIA.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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