SERAGEN DIAGNOSTICS -- PYRIDINE  -- 6810-00N041562
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PYRIDINE
MSDS Date:05/12/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N041562
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SERAGEN DIAGNOSTICS
Box:1210
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46206
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-266-2080
Emergency Phone Num:317-266-2080
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN
CAGE:DO636
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SERADYN INC - PHOTOVOLT INSTRUMENTS
Address:1200 MADISON AVE
Box:City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46225
Country:US
Phone:800-428-4007
CAGE:47125
Company Name:SERAGEN DIAGNOSTICS
Address:PO BOX 1210
Box:1210
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46206
Phone:317-266-2080
CAGE:DO636

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

Ingred Name:PYRIDE; (AZINE, AZABENZENE)
CAS:110-86-1
RTECS #:UR8400000
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC BY INHALATION AND INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH STRONG SOAP IMMEDIATELY. RINSE THOROUGHLY.
    EYE: FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MIN, SEEK
    ASSISTANCE FROM MD . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG
    (GIVE O*2/AR TF RESP) . INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:68F,20C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:12.4%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HVR/AIR AND MAY TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SAND, SODA ASH MIXTURE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OUTSIDE/DETACHED STORAGE IS
    PREFERABLE. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUID
    STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL(GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:ANSI APRV CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:239F,115C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-42F,-41C
Vapor Pres:760
Vapor Density:2.7
Spec Gravity:1
Solubility in Water:YES
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH SHARP, PENETRATING AND
    NAUSEOUS ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS: POWERFUL OXIDIZING MATERIALS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LAND FILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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