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General Description
Synonyms: 2-picoline, alpha-methylpyridine, picoline, alpha-picoline, o-picoline
OSHA IMIS Code Number: M362
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 109-06-8
NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: TJ4900000
Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and Guide: 2313 130
Chemical Description and Physical Properties: clear liquid with a unpleasant characteristic smell
molecular formula: C6H7N
molecular weight: 93
boiling point: 128°C
vapor pressure: 8 mmHg at 20°C
melting point: -70°C
Health Factors
Potential symptoms: headaches, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia; nausea, anorexia; frequent urination; eye irritation; dermatitis; liver, kidney damage
Health Effects: corrosive to eyes and the skin. Irritates respiratory tract.
Affected organs: skin, respiratory tract
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:
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sampling media: Two XAD-7 Tubes in Series (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
analytical solvent: Methanol
maximum volume: 10 Liters maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min
current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
method reference: OSHA SLTC In-House Method
method classification: Study
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