N-Methylpyrrolidone

CAS Number

872-50-4

Synonym

1-methylazacyclopentan-2-one; N-methyl-gamma-butyrolactam; N-methylpyrrolidinone; N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone; methylpyrrolidone; N-methylpyrrolidone; N-methyl-alpha-pyrrolidone; 1-methylpyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; NMP; M-pyrol

Occurrence/Use

Solvent for polymers, textile coatings, resins, agricultural chemicals, paint removal, degreasing; petrochemical processing; pharmaceuticals

n-Methylpyrrolidone

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs

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MADL w/ File

Chemical Status

Reproductive Toxicity : Currently listed

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: Developmental Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing:
Basis for Listing : Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency

Safe Harbor Levels

Reproductive Toxicity
Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) - Inhalation: 3200 µg/day
Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) - Oral: 17000 (dermal) µg/day
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 2003

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