General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2020-12-13
Product name
2-Pyrrolidinone
Product Synonyms
2-Ketopyrrolidine; Butyrolactam; gamma-Aminobutyrolactam
CAS No.
616-45-5
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
+32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@acros.com, acros.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Low melting solid or Liquid Light yellow Odorless Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Hygroscopic.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
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
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
