Chemical Sampling Information
	2-Chloropyridine
Quick Links General Description Health Factors Monitoring Search    [use word(s)/phrase] Table of Contents By Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z By CAS Number General Description Synonyms: o-chloropyridine; alpha-chloropyridine OSHA IMIS Code Number: C740 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 109-09-1 Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and guide [2008 Emergency Response Guidebook, 2.5 MB PDF]: 2822 153 Chemical Description and Physical Properties: colorless to pale yellow liquid molecular formula: C5H4CIN molecular weight: 113.55 boiling point: 167-170°C (760 mm Hg) flash point: 26°C closed cup freezing/melting point: -46°C vapor pressure: 2.77 mm Hg @ 25°C Potentially hazardous incompatibilities: oxidizing agents, ignition sources, excess heat Health Factors Potential symptoms: may be fatal if absorbed through the skin; may cause severe irritation of skin; may cause irritation of eyes, digestive tract, and respiratory tract Health Effects: Potential Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Bronchi, Lungs---Moderate (HE15) Affected organs: Eyes, respiratory system, skin Monitoring Methods used by OSHA Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method: sampling media: XAD-7 tubes (50/100 mg) analytical solvent: 95:5 methylene chloride:N,N-dimethylformamide maximum volume: 24 Liters   maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID method reference: OSHA In-House File method classification: Study All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.