INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED

CAS NUMBER

1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone

NE

NE

NE

000872-50-7

BOILING POINT:

N/A

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

647

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):

N/A

MELTING POINT:

N/A

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 

Heavier than air

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):

N/A

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Miseible

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Viscous liquid or paste

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):

N/A

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

WATER FOG  x

STANDARD FOAM

CO₂ x

DRY CHEMICAL  x

HALON

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

N/A

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

As in any fire, wear self contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus.  Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat.  Cool with water spray.

STABILITY: 

x Stable  Unstable

Incompatibility :

N/A

Hazardous Decomposition:

N/A

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     

May Occur  xWill not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

N/A

INGESTION:  

No hazard expected in normal use.

EYES:                  

Direct contact may be moderately irritating.  May cause tearing, reddening and/or swelling.

INHALATION:       

Slightly irritating.  May cause respiratory sensitization with prolonged or repeated exposure to vapors or mists.

SKIN:

Mild to moderately irritating.  May cause tearing, reddening and/or swelling.

INGESTION:

If swallowed, get medical attention immediately.  Only induce vomiting if directed by a physician.  Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

EYES:

Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.  The eyelids must be held open and away from the eyeball to ensure that all surfaces are flushed thoroughly.  Consult physician.

INHALATION:

Remove to fresh air.  If not breathing give CPR.  If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.  Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN:

Wash affected areas with soap and water.  Remove contaminated clothing.  Obtain medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.  Wash clothing before reuse.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED:

Ventilate area.  Absorb spill with inert material and place in a chemical waste container.  Obey relevant local, state and federal laws and regulation.  Do not contaminate any takes, streams, ponds, groundwater or soil.  Use personal protective equipment.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

N/A

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Wash thoroughly after handling.  Follow all msds/label precautions even after container is empued because it may retain product residues.  Avoid breathing vapor or mist.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

N/A

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.

VENTILATION:

LOCAL EXHAUST:

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Use impermeable gloves to minimize skin contact.

EYE PROTECTION:

Approved eye protection to safeguard against potential eye contact, irritation or injury is recommended.

HEALTH:

HAZARD RATING KEY

FLAMMABILITY:

0 = MINIMAL

REACTIVITY:

1 = SLIGHT

PERSONALPROTECTION:

2 = MODERATE

3 = SERIOUS

4 = SEVERE

* = CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS