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
100.00 %
General Information
Version
1.4
Revision date
2015-03-25
Product name
N-Methylpyrrolidone
CAS No.
872-50-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-613-996-6666
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Company Information
company name
VWR International LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H335, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear Color colourless Odor amine-like Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 4 Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state & federal regulations. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance : Flammable liquids, Category 4 or mixture Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system
