N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

This product does not qualify for any physical hazard class under WHMIS 2015

Health hazards

Skin corrosion / irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage / eye Category 2 irritation Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H360 May damage the unborn child by inhalation.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing vapours, fumes, and mists. P264 Wash affected body parts thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection

Response

P303 P352 P332 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice / P313 P362 P364 attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304 P340 P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P305 P351 P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present P337 P313 and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P308 P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with all federal, provincial and / or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

2.3 Other hazards

Not available

Additional information

Not available