N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
ICSC: 0457 |
Dimethylformamide DMF DMFA N-Formyldimethylamine C3H7NO / HCON(CH3)2 Molecular mass: 73.09 ICSC # 0457 | CAS # 68-12-2 RTECS # LQ2100000 UN # 2265 EC # 616-001-00-X April 10, 2000 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. NO contact with oxidants. | Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. |
EXPLOSION | Above 58°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | Above 58°C use a closed system, ventilation. | In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
EXPOSURE | PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! | ||
INHALATION | Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Facial flushing. | Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | MAY BE ABSORBED! | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention. |
EYES | Redness. Pain. | Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. | Separated from strong oxidants, halogens . | Note: E T symbol R: 61-20/21-36 S: 53-45 UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Packing Group: III | ||
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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Resulting symptoms could be delayed from several hours up to several days. Environmental effects from the substance have been investigated but none have been found. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
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