1. Identification of the substance
Product Name: 5-Amino-2,3-dichloropyridine, 98%
Synonyms: 5,6-Dichloropyridin-3-amine
Catalog number: SC-07488

2. Composition/information on ingredients.
Ingredient name: 5-Amino-2,3-dichloropyridine
CAS number: 98121-41-6
 

3. Hazards identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
 

4. First aid measures
Skin contact: Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes while keeping eyes open. Seek
medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. In severe cases or if symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
 

5. Fire fighting measures
In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry
powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
should be worn.
 

6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfactorily and meets local/state/national
standards.
Respiratory precaution: Wear approved mask/respirator
Hand precaution: Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets
Skin protection: Wear suitable protective clothing
Eye protection: Wear suitable eye protection
Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly closed container
for disposal. See section 12.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses.
 

7. Handling and storage
Handling: This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those properly qualified
in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who should take into account the fire,
health and chemical hazard data given on this sheet.
Storage: Store in closed vessels.

8. Exposure Controls / PPE
Engineering Controls: Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Personal protective equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles.
General hydiene measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
 

9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: solid
Odor: No data
Boiling point: No data
Melting point: No data
Flash point: No data
Density: No data
Molecular formula: C5H4Cl2N2
Molecular weight: 163.0
 

10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents.
Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride.
 

11. Toxicological information
No data
 

12. Ecological information
No data
 

13. Disposal consideration
Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local waste
disposal authority, in accordance with national and regional regulations.
 

14. Transportation information
Non-hazardous for air and ground transportation.
 

15. Regulatory information
Indication of Danger: No data.
Risk Statement: No data.
Safety Statement: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear
suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
 

16. Other information
This MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the date of its publication but we
cannot accept liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from its use.