N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Combustible lquid and vapor. NOT its DOT classification. Irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion Chemical Interactions: Avoid contact with all strong reducing or oxidizing agents.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None found. Human Threshold Response Data Odor Threshold: Not established Irritation Threshold: Not established

Hazard categories

Classifications and Ratings Health Fire Pressure Reactivity Reference 49 CFR 171.8 & 173, Immediate Yes No OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Delayed Yes No* No SARA 302/311/312/313. HMIS Hazard Ratings: Health 2 Fire 1 Instability 0 Other B (Goggles, gloves) NFPA 704 Hazard Ratings: Health 2(Chronic) Flammability 1 Reactivity 0 Special NA

Hazard statements

Least 0 Slight 1 Moderate 2 High 3 Extreme 4 * "Yes" in Delayed Fire hazard category indicates that this material poses a spontaneous combustion hazard. Immediate (Acute) Health Effects Inhalation Toxicity: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Inhalation Irritation: Irritation of nose and throat. Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause pain, redness, and severe irritation. Skin Absorption: May be absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact Causes eye irritation with tearing, pain or blurred vision. Ingestion Irritation: Irritating to digestive system. Ingestion Toxicity: Causes diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. AcuteTarget Organ Toxicity: Not reported

Potential chronic health

Carcinogenicity: This product is not known or reported to be carcinogenic by any reference source including IARC, OSHA or NTP, or ACGIH. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity: Mutagenic effects on bacteria and reproductive effects on laboratory animals have been observed. Sensitization: None reported. Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause more severe irritation. Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure will aggravate symptoms described above. Skin Absorption: Reported effects from chronic exposure include damage to kidneys, liver and CNS. Ingestion: Chronic ingestion unlikely. General : Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause eye, liver, kidney or lung damage. Chronic Target Organ Toxicity: Skin, respiratory tract, kidney, liver. Supplemental Health Hazard Information: No additional health information available. IV. First Aid Inhalation: Remove individual to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or oxygen as appropriate. Seek medical attention.