Pyridine

Color Odor State: Colorless or light yellow liquid with foul smell.

Toxicity: low toxicity

Combustibility: flammable

Density: 0.9819

Volatility: volatile

Boiling point: 115.2 ℃

Decomposition: difficult to decompose

Stability: Relatively stable

Melting point: −41.6 ℃

Acidity: Alkaline

Spontaneous ignition point: 482.2 ℃

Flash point: 17

Solubility: soluble in water, alcohol, ether and most other organic solvents

Uses

It is mainly used as a raw material in the pharmaceutical industry, as a solvent and alcohol denaturant, and also used in the production of rubber, paint, resin and corrosion inhibitor, etc. It can be used as a denaturant, dyeing aid, and as a medicine and disinfectant in industry , dyes, etc.

Hazard category

Class 3.2

Firefighting measures

wear full-body fire-proof and anti-virus clothing, put out the fire in the upwind direction, and spray water to keep the fire container cool until the fire is over. Extinguishing media: water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand. Prohibit the use of acid-base fire extinguishing agents

First aid treatment

Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing, rinse with plenty of running water
Eye contact: Lift the eyelids, rinse with running water or normal saline, seek medical attention
Inhalation: Quickly leave the scene to fresh air. Keep airway clear, seek medical attention
Ingestion: Drink plenty of warm water, induce vomiting, seek medical attention

Packaging, storage, and transportation

packed in plastic drum or iron drum, 200kg/drum, and should be stored in a cool, ventilated and dry warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources