2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 5-(methoxymethyl)-

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice:

First aid providers should wear personal protective equipment to prevent exposure. Remove contaminated

clothing. Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give artificial

respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or physician for treatment advice.

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for

treatment.

If inhaled:

Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm.

If on skin:

Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes.

If in eyes:

Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,

after first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing.

If swallowed:

Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Do not

induce vomiting. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.

Note to physician

Antidote: No known specific antidote.

Treatment: Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Flash point: not applicable

Autoignition: not determined

Lower explosion limit: not available

Upper explosion limit: not available

Flammability: not highly

flammable

Self-ignition temperature: not self-igniting

Suitable extinguishing media:

foam, dry extinguishing media, carbon dioxide, water spray

Hazards during fire-fighting:

carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxide,

If product is heated above decomposition temperature, toxic vapours will be released. The substances/groups of

substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:

Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

Further information:

Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel. Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not allow to

enter drains or waterways.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Take appropriate protective measures. Clear area. Shut off source of leak only under safe conditions.

Extinguish sources of ignition nearby and downwind. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable personal

protective clothing and equipment.

Environmental precautions:

Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Contain

contaminated water/firefighting water.

Cleanup:

Dike spillage. Pick up with suitable absorbent material. Place into suitable containers for reuse or disposal in a

licensed facility. Spilled substance/product should be recovered and applied according to label rates whenever

possible. If application of spilled substance/product is not possible, then spills should be contained, solidified,

and placed in suitable containers for disposal. After decontamination, spill area can be washed with water.

Collect wash water for approved disposal.

Handling and storage

Handling

General advice:

Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep container tightly sealed.

Handle and open container with care. Do not open until ready to use. Once container is opened, content should

be used as soon as possible. Avoid dust formation. Provide means for controlling leaks and spills. The

substance/ product may be handled only by appropriately trained personnel. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes

and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts/mists/vapours.

Protection against fire and explosion:

The relevant fire protection measures should be noted. Fire extinguishers should be kept handy. Avoid extreme

heat.

Storage

General advice:

Keep only in the original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources, heat or flame.

Protect containers from physical damage. Protect against contamination. The authority permits and storage

regulations must be observed.

Storage incompatibility:

General advice: Segregate from incompatible substances. Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Segregate

from textiles and similar materials.

Temperature tolerance

Protect from temperatures above: 40 °C

Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored above indicated temperature for extended periods of time.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Shipping

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

UN number:

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Shipping

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic

vapour/particulate respirator. For situations where the airborne concentrations may exceed the level for which

an air purifying respirator is effective, or where the levels are unknown or Immediately Dangerous to Life or

Health (IDLH), use NIOSH-certified full facepiece pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

or a full facepiece pressure demand supplied-air respirator (SAR) with escape provisions.

Hand protection:

Chemical resistant protective gloves, Protective glove selection must be based on the user's assessment of the

workplace hazards.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields. Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Wear face shield if splashing

hazard exists.

Body protection:

Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. head protection, apron,

protective boots, chemical-protection suit.

General safety and hygiene measures:

Wear long sleeved work shirt and long work pants in addition to other stated personal protective equipment.

Work place should be equipped with a shower and an eye wash. Handle in accordance with good industrial

hygiene and safety practice. Personal protective equipment should be decontaminated prior to reuse. Gloves

must be inspected regularly and prior to each use. Replace if necessary (e.g. pinhole leaks). Take off

immediately all contaminated clothing. Store work clothing separately. Hands and/or face should be washed

before breaks and at the end of the shift. No eating, drinking, smoking or tobacco use at the place of work. Keep

away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Stability and reactivity

Dust explosivity characteristics:

Kst: 106 m.bar/s

Dust explosion class:

Dust explosion class 1 (Kst-value >0 up to 200 bar m s-1) (St 1)

Conditions to avoid:

Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid prolonged exposure

to extreme heat. Avoid contamination. Avoid electro-static discharge. Avoid prolonged storage. This product

may form an explosive mixture if: 1. the dust is suspended in the atmosphere as a dust cloud AND 2. the

concentration of the dust is above the lower explosion limit (LEL) AND 3. the limiting oxygen concentration

(LOC) is exceeded.

Substances to avoid:

mild steel, aluminum compounds

Hazardous reactions:

The product is chemically stable.

Hazardous polymerization will not occur. No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated., Prolonged thermal

loading can result in products of degradation being given off.

Thermal decomposition:

Possible thermal decomposition products:

carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxide

Stable at ambient temperature. If product is heated above decomposition temperature toxic vapours may be

released. To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Corrosion to metals:

Corrosive effects to metal are not anticipated.

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:

Empty contaminated containers/packaging must be handled according to applicable regulations for the

hazardous properties of the contaminating material. Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local

regulations.

Container disposal:

Rinse thoroughly at least three times (triple rinse) in accordance with EPA recommendations. Consult state or

local disposal authorities for approved alternative procedures such as container recycling. Recommend

crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers.