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Product Name: 2,2'-Bipyridine
Chemical Formula: C10H8N2
CAS Number: 366-18-7
Synonyms: 2-Bipyridyl, 2,2'-Dipyridine, Bipyridine
Recommended Uses: Laboratory reagent, coordination chemistry, chemical synthesis
Manufacturer or Supplier: Reach out to your chemical provider for address and contact details specific to the source
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Category 4), Skin and Eye Irritant (Category 2)
Hazard Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Skull and crossbones
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, may cause skin and eye irritation, harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink or smoke during use, use protective gloves, keep away from waterways
Chemical Name: 2,2'-Bipyridine
Concentration: >99%
Impurities: Trace isomers or minor related organic compounds depending on synthesis method
Molecular Weight: 156.19 g/mol
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with plenty of water, remove contact lenses if present, keep eyes open, seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash exposed areas with plenty of water, contact physician for persistent irritation
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air, keep person at rest, get medical help if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth but do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice immediately
Note for Physicians: Treat according to symptoms, no specific antidote described
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray for larger fires
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet on product
Special Hazards: Decomposes under fire conditions, may release toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, stay upwind, cool containers with water if exposed
Personal Precautions: Wear respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, protective eyewear, avoid dust formation, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering sewers, surface, or ground water
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up and containerize spill, avoid raising dust, dispose following local regulations, decontaminate area with detergent and water
Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, wear properly fitted protective equipment, avoid ingestion, inhalation, and contact with skin and eyes, keep containers tightly closed
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated location, avoid sources of ignition, protect from light and moisture, keep away from food or animal feed
Specific uses or restrictions: Only trained personnel should handle large quantities or concentrated solutions
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits from OSHA or ACGIH
Engineering Controls: Chemical fume hood, mechanical ventilation, eye wash stations
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, splash-proof goggles, laboratory coats, P2 or P3 particulate respirators when dust is generated
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing before entering eating areas
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Nearly odorless
Melting Point: 69-73°C
Boiling Point: 273°C
Density: 1.18 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly water soluble, readily soluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform
Vapor Pressure: Not significant at room temperature
pH: Not applicable (solid)
Other Properties: Stable under recommended use conditions, forms colored complexes with metal ions
Chemical Stability: Stable at standard temperature and pressure, sensitive to strong oxidizers
Hazardous Reactions: None under normal handling, reacts vigorously with strong oxidants
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid flames, strong acids, oxidizing agents, and moisture
Hazardous Decomposition: Nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides form under fire or thermal decomposition
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): ~100 mg/kg
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Symptoms of Overexposure: Headache, dizziness, nausea, skin and eye irritation
Chronic Effects: No well-documented chronic toxicity, but repeated or prolonged contact may dry or crack skin
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Data: Use caution due to lack of long-term studies in humans
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, can cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic species
Mobility in Soil: Limited mobility, moderate adsorption to soil
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid direct release into water or soil, impacts increase with quantity released
Waste Disposal: Dispose as hazardous chemical waste, incinerate under controlled conditions, consult local environmental authorities
Contaminated Packaging: Decontaminate containers before reuse or recycling, puncture to prevent reuse
Special Precautions: Avoid dispersal of spill, don’t flush to sewer
Disposal Code: European Waste Catalogue code 16 03 05 or similar depending on jurisdiction
UN Number: Not regulated for road, sea, or air transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: None assigned
Packing Group: None assigned
Special Transport Precautions: Keep container upright and tightly closed, protect from physical damage, handle using recommended PPE during transfer
Labelling Requirements: Follow GHS labeling for workplace safety
TSCA Inventory: Listed in the United States Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
REACH Registration: Supported for substances over 1 tonne/year for import or use in the EU
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under Section 313
Other Local, National, and International Regulations: Comply with specific workplace safety and environmental protection acts depending on your region, such as OSHA in the United States and EH40/2005 in the United Kingdom
