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N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone

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[Flash Point]

133
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. Multiple Routes: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Vapor or mist is irritating to the eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 36
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Irritant. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Boiling Point]

296
[Vapor Pressure]

0.0002 (25 C)
[Density]

1.4893 g/mL (20 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

62.2 kJ/mol
[Refractive Index]

1.4893 (20 C)
[Product Name]

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone
[Synonyms]

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
1-(b-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
N-2-Hydroxyethylpyrrolidin-2-one
[CAS]

"CASEN_3445-11-2.htm">3445-11-2
[Formula]

C6H11NO2
[Molecular Weight]

129.18
[EINECS]

222-359-4
[RTECS]

UY5776500
[RTECS Class]

Primary Irritant
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

112181
[Beilstein Reference]

5-21-06-00341
[Small spills/leaks]

Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up, keep in a closed container, and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides.