2-Aminopyridine
Synonyms & Trade Names
α-Aminopyridine, α-PyridylamineExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.5 ppm (2 mg/m3)OSHA PEL
TWA 0.5 ppm (2 mg/m3)Physical Description
White powder, leaflets, or crystals with a characteristic odor.Molecular Weight
94.1Boiling Point
411°FMelting Point
137°FSolubility
>100%Vapor Pressure
(77°F): 0.8 mmHgIonization Potential
8.00 eVSpecific Gravity
?Flash Point
154°FUpper Exposive Limit
?Lower Explosive Limit
?Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizersExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, nose, throat; headache, dizziness; excitement; nausea; high blood pressure; resp distress; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); convulsions; stuporTarget Organs
central nervous system, respiratory systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 5 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division