ICSC 0562 - PYRROLIDONE

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PYRROLIDONE	ICSC: 0562 (August 1997)
2-Pyrrolidinone 2-Pyrrolidone 2-Ketopyrrolidine 2-Oxopyrrolidine

CAS #: 616-45-5

EC Number: 210-483-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Blurred vision.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

PYRROLIDONE

ICSC: 0562

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.	Formula: C₄H₇NO Molecular mass: 85.1 Boiling point: 245°C Melting point: 25°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: good Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 129°C o.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.

Formula: C₄H₇NO
Molecular mass: 85.1
Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: 25°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: good
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 129°C o.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. See ICSC 0513.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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