SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifiers
Product name : 5-Fluoro-2-hydroxypyridine
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance
or its uses are exempted from registration, the annual tonnage does not
require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later
registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 51173-05-8
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), H335
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn Harmful R22, R37/38, R41
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
Other hazards - none
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substances
Synonyms : 5-Fluoro-2-pyridinol
Formula : C5H4FNO
Molecular Weight : 113,09 g/mol
CAS-No. : 51173-05-8
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Component Classification Concentration
5-Fluoro-2-hydroxypyridine
Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye -
Dam. 1; STOT SE 3; H302,
H315, H318, H335
Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC
Component Classification Concentration
5-Fluoro-2-hydroxypyridine
Xn, R22 - R37/38 - R41 -
For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of first aid measures
no data available
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
no data available
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen fluoride
Advice for firefighters
no data available
Further information
no data available
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
no data available
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
no data available
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
no data available
Specific end use(s)
A part from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure controls
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: solid
b) Odour no data available
c) Odour Threshold no data available
d) pH no data available
e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 150 - 155 °C
point
f) Initial boiling point and no data available
boiling range
g) Flash point no data available
h) Evapouration rate no data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lower no data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure no data available
l) Vapour density no data available
m) Relative density no data available
n) Water solubility no data available
o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 1,005
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition no data available
temperature
q) Decomposition no data available
temperature
r) Viscosity no data available
s) Explosive properties no data available
t) Oxidizing properties no data available
Other safety information
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
no data available
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
Packaging group
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special precautions for user
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Acute Tox. Acute toxicity
Eye Dam. Serious eye damage
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Skin Irrit. Skin irritation
STOT SE Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
Xn Harmful
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
