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Document ID (ISN)62359
CIS number 94-812
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 7-0513
Title 2-Methylpyrrolidone
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the respiratory tract; corrosive to the eyes. Long-term exposure effects: may affect the lungs, bone marrow and lymphatic system. Occupational exposure limits: PDK: 100mg/m3 (USSR 1984).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ILO; IPCS; methylpyrrolidinone; WHO; European Communities; UNEP
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; data sheet; UN; fire hazards; bone marrow diseases; lymphatic diseases; skin absorption; caustic substances; lung diseases; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Heterocyclic compounds