Material Safety Data Sheet
1-METHYL-3-PYRROLIDINONE   
 
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 1-METHYL-3-PYRROLIDINONE
Catalog Numbers: 86-42130

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
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Chemical Name:1-METHYL-3-PYRROLIDINONE
Percent  95%
EINECS/ELINCS: Not available.
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases: Not available.

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.

Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
Eyes:In case of eye contact,Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
Skin: In case of skin contact,Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Ingestion: If swallowed,Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During
a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections: For disposal see section 13

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Precautions for safe handling: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep in argon and low temperature.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Skin: Wear safety chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency
escape provisions.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Oily liquid.
Color: Light red.
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
 Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
 Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.

 Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
 Molecular Formula: C5H9NO.
 Molecular Weight: 99.13.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#: Not available.
CAS#68165-06-0
LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.
Carcinogenicity:IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human
carcinogen by IARC.
1-METHYL-3-PYRROLIDINONE,95%- Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Additional ecological information:
General notes: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent  with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -                     IMDG: -                                                  IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -                   IMDG: -                                                    IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group 
ADR/RID: -                   IMDG: -                                                     IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                IMDG Marine Pollutant: no                       IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: Not available.
           Risk Phrases:
                   Not reported
           Safety Phrases:
                   Not reported

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities
from the use of this product or information contained herein.