International Chemical Safety Cards

N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE ICSC: 0513
N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
N-Methylpyrrolidone
C5H9NO
Molecular mass: 99.1
CAS # 872-50-4
RTECS # UY5790000
ICSC # 0513
EC # 606-021-00-7
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 96░C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 96░C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION
    		• Headache.
    		Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Redness.
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).
    		Separated from oxidants, rubber, plastics, aluminium, light metals. Dry. Ventilation along the floor.

    Xi symbol
    R: 36/38
    S: (2)-41
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0513 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE ICSC: 0513

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS YELLOW ON EXPOSURE TO HEAT.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide. Attacks aluminium, light metals, rubber, plastic.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.
    MAK: 20 ppm; 80 mg/m3; skin (1996).


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20░C, on spraying however much quickly.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes and the skin. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 202░C
    Melting point: -24░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.03
    Solubility in water: very good
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 25░C: 66
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4
    Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20░C (air = 1): 1.00
    Flash point: 96░C o.c.
    Auto-ignition temperature: 270░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.99-3.9
    ENVIRONMENTAL
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    N O T E S
    N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone enhances the skin permeability for other substances. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
    NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0513 N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE
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