Nicotine SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Nicotine

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10049

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and dermal (Category 1). Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin (H300+H310). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270). Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing (P262).

Suspected teratogen.

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Nicotine (black leaf)	54-11-5	C₁₀H₁₄N₂	162.24

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin: Gently wash with plenty of water (P302+P350). Remove immediately all contaminated clothing (P361). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363).
If swallowed: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P301+P310). Rinse mouth (P330).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class IIIB combustible liquid.
Flash point: 101 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 0.7% Upper: 4.0% Autoignition Temperature: 244 °C
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.

NFPA Code

H-3
F-1
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wipe up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides. Store in a poisons cabinet.
Deliquescent. Store in a cool, dry place within a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag.

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 0.5 mg/m³ (OSHA/ACGIH) Readily absorbed through the skin.

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Thick, water-white oil. Turns brown on exposure to air or light.
Strong odor like old, smoked cigarettes.
Soluble: Water and many organic solvents

Boiling point: 250 °C
Melting point: -79 °C
Specific gravity: 1.010
Not for human use.

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Shelf life: Poor, deliquescent. See Section 7 for further information.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Cyanosis, irritant, nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea.
Chronic effects: Convulsions, possible teratogen
Target organs: Nervous system, skeletal muscle, GI system.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 50 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀:140 mg/kg

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #5 is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Nicotine. Hazard class: 6.1, Poison. UN number: UN1654.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-193-3), RCRA code P075.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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Nicotine Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Nicotine