ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE M7960-3  -- 6810-00N003761
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE M7960-3
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N003761
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:414 273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE
CAS:872-50-4
RTECS #:UY5790000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE EYE IRRITATION;STOMACH
    PAINS.VOMITING,DIARR;READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH FOR 15 MIN,SEPARATE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS.
    SKIN:IMMED CONTACT WASH SOAP & WATER.INHALED REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION MOUTH TO MOUTH WHEN NOT BREATH, BREATH
    DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGE N,CALL PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:204F/95C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,POLYMER
    FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONT BREATH APP & FULL-PTOTECT CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SELF-CONT BREATH APP,RUBBER
    BOOTS,HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE,PLACE IN
    CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VNETILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATH VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE,TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    CLOTHING:PROMPTLY WASH WITH CONTCT,DISCARD SHOES.
Other Precautions:LIQ IS HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. LIQ ABSORB READILY
    THROUGH SKIN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:HEAVY RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOG
Other Protective Equipment:FACESHIELD(8 IN MINIMUM)
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:MISCIBLE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:396F/202C
Spec Gravity:1.027
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQS,MILD AMINE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON
    DIOXIDE,NITROGEN OXIDES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MANUFACTURER SUGGEST DISSOLVE OR MIX WITH A
    COMBUST SOLVENT,TAKE PRECAUTION WITH FLAMMABLE SOLVENT,BURN IN
    CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.OBSERVE
    ALL FEDERAL,STATE AND LOC AL LAWS ON HEALTH,POLLUTION.

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