Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
872-50-4
Name of the chemical
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
Concentration
90-100
General Information
Version
1.7
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
N-METHYL PYRROLIDONE
Product Synonyms
N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE; 1-METHYL-2- PYRROLIDONE; N-METHYL PYRROLIDONE; NMP
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial chemical Solvent
Emergency telephone
703-527-3887, 1-855-429-2661
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Company Information
company name
Univar Solutions USA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDSNA@univarsolutions.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H315, H319, H335, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
None known. Hazards associated with a change in physical form No data available
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory 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. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or al- cohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant. Hazards resulting from a reaction with other chemicals under normal conditions of use: No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Flammable liquids : Category 4 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Respiratory system) - single exposure Other hazards None known. Hazards associated with a change in physical form: No data available
