Product Name: Pyrrolidinering
Chemical Formula: C4H9N
Synonyms: Tetrahydropyrrole, Azacyclopentane
Recommended Use: Chemical, pharmaceutical, intermediate
Manufacturer Information: Acme Chemicals Co., 1234 Chem Lane, Houston, TX 77001, Phone: (800) 555-1234
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
Classification: Flammable liquid, Acute toxic (oral and dermal), Eye irritant
Route of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause respiratory irritation, harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, wear protective clothing, keep container tightly closed, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames
Chemical Name: Pyrrolidine
CAS Number: 123-75-1
Concentration: 98-100%
Impurities: May contain trace levels of water or other amines
EC Number: 204-648-7
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath develop, avoid giving mouth-to-mouth if contaminated
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush affected area with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, use soap, obtain medical attention due to risk of burns
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open, seek prompt medical assistance
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting unless told by poison center, seek medical help immediately
Notes to Physician: Treat for chemical burns; monitor for respiratory complications
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Do not use water jets; may cause spread of chemical
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus, cool exposed containers with water spray
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes
Flammability Hazards: Vapors heavier than air, may travel along ground to ignition source
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, use appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles, avoid breathing vapors
Environmental Precautions: Prevent runoff to waterways, contain spill with inert absorbent material
Cleanup Method: Absorb with non-combustible material, collect in container for disposal, ventilate area well
Spill Reporting: Inform responsible authority if spill causes environmental contamination
Handling: Work under chemical fume hood, avoid inhaling vapors; wash hands and face after use; never eat, drink, or smoke in handling area
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials like strong acids, strong oxidizers
Incompatibilities: Avoid contact with oxidizers, acids, acid chlorides
Storage Class: Flammable liquids, segregate from food and animal feeds
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or fume hood
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV, handle as hazardous chemical
Personal Protection Equipment: Chemical safety goggles, neoprene or nitrile gloves, lab coat, apron, suitable respirator
Hygiene Measures: No contact with skin, eyes, or clothing; wash thoroughly after handling; contaminated clothing should be laundered before reuse
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Amine-like, penetrating
Boiling Point: 87 °C (189 °F)
Melting Point: -63 °C (-81 °F)
Flash Point: 29 °C (84 °F) (closed cup)
Specific Gravity: 0.866 (water=1)
Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: 40 mm Hg @ 20 °C
pH: Strongly alkaline
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Estimated log Pow: -0.85
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts vigorously with acids, oxidizers, acid chlorides, may generate toxic vapors
Avoid: Excessive heat, sparks, open flames
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Polymerization: Does not occur under normal conditions
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 300 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 810 mg/kg
Skin Corrosivity: Severe irritant, risk of chemical burns
Eye Effects: Causes serious eye damage, risk of blindness
Respiratory Effects: Irritation to respiratory tract, coughing, difficulty breathing
Ingestion Effects: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, burns to gastrointestinal tract
Chronic Effects: No reliable long-term studies; may affect liver and kidneys with prolonged exposures
Carcinogenicity: Not classified by IARC, NTP, or OSHA; insufficient data for carcinogenic risk evaluation
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms; LC50 (fish, 96 hr): 180 mg/L
Persistence/Degradability: Readily biodegradable in soil and water
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low (log Pow < 1)
Mobility: High in soil and aquatic environments
Other Adverse Effects: Spills may result in local fish kills, contamination of drinking water supplies
Recommended Method: Incinerate in approved chemical incinerator with afterburner
Do Not: Dispose into sewer or natural waters
Packaging Disposal: Triple-rinse containers, puncture and send for chemical waste processing
Regulation: Dispose according to local, state, and federal regulations, consult with authorized hazardous waste handler
UN Number: UN1928
Proper Shipping Name: Pyrrolidine
Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid), Subsidiary risk: 8 (Corrosive)
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Keep upright, vented, away from incompatible materials; label outer packaging accordingly
OSHA: Covered under Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
TSCA Inventory: Listed
SARA Title III (Sections 311/312): Acute hazard, fire hazard
RCRA Hazardous Waste: U220 (listed)
State Regulations: California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulatory Information: Subject to REACH (EU), WHMIS (Canada), and other international regulations for chemical handling and reporting
