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EC number: 920-437-9 | CAS number: 53901-55-6
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General advice:
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Call a physician immediately.
Keep at rest.
Move out of dangerous area.
Symptoms of poisoning may appear several hours later.
No artificial respiration, mouth-to-mouth or mouth to nose. Use suitable instruments/apparatus.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air.
Skin contact:
Wash off with soap and water.
Eye contact:
Protect unharmed eye.
Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart.
Ingestion:
Prevent vomiting if possible.
If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons:
High volume water jet
Specific hazards during firefighting:
Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Special protective equipment for firefighters:
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information:
In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use personal protective equipment.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Environmental precautions:
Should not be released into the environment.
No special environmental precautions required.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up:
Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece).
Additional advice:
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.
Handling and storage
Advice on safe handling:
Plan first aid action before beginning work with this product.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
Wear personal protective equipment.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid exceeding the given occupational exposure limits.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
When using do not smoke.
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
Store in original container.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Keep locked up.
To maintain product quality, do not store in heat or direct sunlight.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Advice on common storage:
Keep away from tobacco products.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Other data:
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each manufacturing site.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3334
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (METHYL-N-PYRROLIDONE)
- Labels:
- 9MI
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters, Germany:
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 AGW 20 ppm 06 2008 TRGS 900
Components with workplace control parameters, United Kingdom:
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 TWA 25 ppm 2005 EH40 WEL
STEL 75 ppm 2005 EH40 WEL
Components with workplace control parameters, Spain:
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 VLA-ED 25 ppm 2010 VLA (ES)
VLA-EC 75 ppm 2010 VLA (ES)
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with filter model ABEK.
Hand protection:
Barrier creams may help to protect the exposed areas of skin, they should however not be applied once exposure has occurred.
Wear chemicals-resistant gloves, e.g. safety gloves of chloroprene Level 2 or of butyl rubber Level 6.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Skin and body protection:
Lightweight protective clothing
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
complete suit protecting against chemicals
Hygiene measures:
Keep working clothes separately.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
When using do not eat or drink.
When using do not smoke.
Protective measures:
Avoid contact with skin.
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each manufacturing site.
Stability and reactivity
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Disposal considerations
Product:
Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.
If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
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