Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 3-CARBOXYPYRIDINE
Catalog Numbers: 56-00876

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 59-67-6
Chemical Name: 3-CARBOXYPYRIDINE
Percent  98%
EINECS/ELINCS: 200-441-0

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram 
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
3.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none
 
Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available 

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
no data available

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Light sensitive. Keep in a dry place.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated 

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
 
Body Protection
impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder
Color: White
Odor: odourless
pH: 3.4 at 10 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Melting Point: 184-186 °C(lit.)
Freezing/Melting Point:: Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: 193 °C (379 °F) - closed cup
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Water Solubility: 15 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)150 g/l at 100 °C (212 °F)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: log Pow: -0.590 at 25 °C (77 °F)
Relative Density:1.467 g/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F)
Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight: 123.11
Bulk density 650 - 750 kg/m3
Solubility in other solvents: Ethanol 12.5 g/l at 25 °C (77 °F)

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
10.1 Reactivity: no data available
10.2 Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: no data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid: no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5 

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 7,000 mg/kg
 
Inhalation: no data available
LD50 Dermal - rat - > 2,000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 402)
 
LD50 Intraperitoneal - rat - 730 mg/kg
 
LD50 Subcutaneous - rat - 5,000 mg/kg
 
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
 
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - rabbit
Result: Moderate eye irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
 
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Maximisation Test - guinea pig
Did not cause sensitisation on laboratory animals.
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
 
Germ cell mutagenicity
Ames test
S. typhimurium
Result: negative
 
Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Other cell types
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Additional Information: RTECS: QT0525000
Reversible liver enzyme abnormalities.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish mortality LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 520 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
 
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
Immobilization EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 77 mg/l - 48 h
(DIN 38412)
 
Toxicity to algae Growth inhibition IC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 90 mg/l - 72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
 
Toxicity to bacteria Growth inhibition IC50 - Pseudomonas putida - 120 mg/l - 72 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability Biotic/Aerobic - Exposure time 14 d
Result: 100 % - Readily biodegradable.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Harmful to aquatic life.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Section 16 - Additional Information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Aquatic Acute Acute aquatic toxicity
Eye Irrit. Eye irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
HMIS Rating
Health hazard: 2
Chronic Health Hazard:
Flammability: 1
Physical Hazard 0
NFPA Rating
Health hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity Hazard: 0
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.