Material Safety Data Sheet
Pyridine-2-methanethiol

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Pyridine-2-methanethiol
Catalog Numbers: 86-59381 

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#2044-73-7
Chemical Name: Pyridine-2-methanethiol
Percent  95%
EINECS/ELINCS:218-061-9
Hazard Symbols: no information
Risk Phrases: 22

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause serious eye irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: Cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.  Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Eye: Contact Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: Contact Wash affected area with soap and water.  Rinse thoroughly.
Ingestion: Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water.  If unusual symptoms are observed, seek medical advice.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
Extinguishing Medium: Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account other materials which may be involved.  In general, water-based extinguishers should not be used for fires involving organic materials.  Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Hazardous Products of Combustion may include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, sulfur dioxide, sulfuric acid, hydrogen cyanide.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
Personal Protection: Wear protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection.  Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental Protection: Take precautions to ensure product does not enter the drainage system.
Collection: Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed containers for disposal.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials. Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn. Operations should be carried out in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in a refrigerator or cold room at 5 degrees centigrade or below. Protect from moisture. Material is sensitive to aerial oxidation.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory: Avoid inhalation of product.  Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.
Eye: Avoid eye contact.  Wear safety spectacles or goggles.
Hands and Body: Avoid skin contact.  Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Colorless
Color: Liquid
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: b.p. 63-64˚/1mm
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.

Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C6H7NS
Molecular Weight: 125.19

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous products of decomposition may include:  carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, sulfur dioxide, sulfuric acid, hydrogen cyanide.
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#: UT4676000
CAS#165253-31-6:  
LD50/LC50: LD50: ORL-MUS 600mg/kg; IPR-MUS 500mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: Pyridine-2-methanethiol,95%- Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Additional ecological information:
General notes: Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses or drainage systems

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent  with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
Land Transport: ADR/RIC Code/Class: Not Restricted
Maritime Transport: IMDG Code/Class: Not Restricted
Air Transport: IATA Code/Class: Not Restricted

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: Not available
           Risk Phrases:
                   R 22: Harmful if swallowed
           Safety Phrases:
                  Not reported

Section 16 - Additional Information
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.