N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE

CHEMICAL PROFILES|Chemical Profile

Chemical:	N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE
CAS Number:	872-50-4

Chemical Profile for N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE (CAS Number: 872-50-4)

Human Health Hazards

Hazard Rankings

Chemical Use Profile

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Regulatory Coverage

Basic Testing to Identify Chemical Hazards

Information Needed for Safety Assessment

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Human Health Hazards

Health Hazard Reference(s)

Recognized: Developmental Toxicant P65

Suspected: Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant RTECS

Kidney Toxicant RTECS

Neurotoxicant DAN HAZMAP

Reproductive Toxicant EPA-TRI FRAZIER P65-PEND

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Hazard Rankings

Less hazardous than most chemicals in 3 ranking systems.

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Chemical Use Profile

This is a high volume chemical with production exceeding 1 million pounds annually in the U.S.

Used in at least 4 industries.

Used in consumer products, building materials or furnishings that contribute to indoor air pollution.

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Regulatory Coverage

On at least 1 federal regulatory list.

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Basic Testing to Identify Chemical Hazards

Eight basic tests to identify chemical hazards have been conducted and are publicly available for this chemical.
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Information Needed for Safety Assessment

Lacks at least some of the data required for safety assessment.

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Links

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