2,4,6-trimethylpyridine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- Eyes: If in eyes rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.

- Skin: Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothes before reuse. Seek immediate medical attention.

- Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a physician if you feel unwell. Monitor for respiratory distress. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth methods if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.

- Ingestion: If swallowed call a poison center if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting by use of emetics. Seek medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

- Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, and alcohol resistant foam.

- Do not use water jet or fog (spray) to extinguish.

- Water can be effective in cooling down the fire-exposed containers and knocking down the vapours.

- Water jets may be used to flush spills away and dilute the same to non-flammable mixturesfog or alcohol-resistant foam by directing streams to the periphery of the fires to prevent spread.

Advice for firefighters:

- Evacuate the area and fight fires from a safe distance.

- If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions or as per locally valid procedures.

- Fire-fighters must wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

- Report any run-off of firewater’s contaminated with this chemical as per local and federal procedures applicable.

Accidental release measures

Exposure Control and emergency control :

- Wear protective clothing, full boots, impervious gloves, safety glasses and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), as may be deemed appropriate.

- Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard.

- Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.

- Stop leaks if possible.

- Clean up all spills immediately following relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

- Avoid breathing vapors and contact with skin and eyes.

Environmental precautions:

- Clean up all spills immediately following relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

- Inform authorities in event of contamination of any public sewers, drains or water bodies.

- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water and watercourses.

- Collect recoverable product into labeled containers for recycling, recovery or disposal.

- Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.

- Spread area with lime or absorbent material, and leave for at least 1 hour before washing.

Clean up methods:

- Clean up all tools and equipment.

- Decontaminate all equipment.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

- Do not breathe vapor or mist.

- Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.

- Wash thoroughly after handling.

- Ground and secure containers when dispensing or pouring product.

- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

- When handling,DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.

- Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.

- If on skin or hair, IMMEDIATELY remove all contaminated clothing and rinse/shower with plenty of water.

- Use in a well ventilated place/Use protective clothing commensurate with exposure levels.

Storage:

- Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place.

- Keep dry &protected from direct sunlight.

- Store away from incompatible materials.

- Keep only in original container.

- Keep securely closed when not in use.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN1992

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (2,4,6-trimethylpyridine)

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylpyridine

Language:

English

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN1992

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (2,4,6-trimethylpyridine)

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylpyridine

Language:

English

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN1992

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (2,4,6-trimethylpyridine)

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylpyridine

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN1992

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (2,4,6-trimethylpyridine)

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylpyridine

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Limits Values:

- ACGIH TLV: None listed

- OSHA PEL: None listed

- NIOSH: None listed

Engineering Controls:

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant airborne concentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits. Local ventilation is usually preferred. Ensure that

eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protection:

- Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

- Hands: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directives 89/686/EEC and the resultant standard EN374.

- Eyes: Safety goggles/ Chemical Safety glasses and Face shield.

- Clothing: Boots and clothing to prevent contact.

- Respirator: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: 2,4,6-Collidine isclear colourless liquid like aromatic odor. It is partially soluble in water. It is strongly Alkaline material.

Chemical stability: Stable under normal temperature and pressures.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected.

Conditions to avoid: Keep away from High temperature, sparks, moist condition, mechanical shock, incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide & nitrogen and irritating & toxic fumes.

Disposal considerations

- Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

- Dispose of this material in accordance with standard practice for disposal of potentially hazardous materials as required by applicable federal, state or local laws. Note that disposal regulations may also apply to empty containers and equipment rinsates.