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Safety Data Sheet EN

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS 872-50-4
EC 212-828-1

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone
Product Code
270458
Chemical Name
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
872-50-4 Check regulations →
EC Number
212-828-1 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

national supplier

Brusselsesteenweg 288 B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Repr. Cat. 1B H360D
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H360D May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary Statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type Substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone EC: 212-828-1 872-50-4 10 - 100% Yes

Notes

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

No data available

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested:Butoject (KCL 898). This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact: Material: Latex gloves, Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm, Break through time: 60 min, Break through time: 60 min, Material tested:Lapren (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M). This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A-(P2). The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
clear, liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
amine-like
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
8,5 - 10,0 at 100 g/l at 20 C
Melting Point
-24 C - lit.
Boiling Point
202 C - lit.
Flash Point
91 C - Pensky-Martens closed cup - ISO 2719
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
0,32 hPa at 20 C - OECD Test Guideline 104
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,028 g/cm3 at 25 C - lit.
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
9,5 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
1,3 %(V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
245 C at 1.013 hPa - DIN 51794
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0,46 at 25 C - OECD Test Guideline 107 Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Solubility In Water
1.000 g/l at 20 C - soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
1,661 mPa.s at 25 C
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

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12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone?

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone is a clear, liquid with colorless color. It has amine-like odor.

What is 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H360D: May damage the unborn child.

What is the melting point of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone?

The melting point is -24 C - lit. and the boiling point is 202 C - lit..

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