Dimethylformamide
Synonyms & Trade Names
Dimethyl formamide, N,N-Dimethylformamide, DMFExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 10 ppm (30 mg/m3) [skin]OSHA PEL
TWA 10 ppm (30 mg/m3) [skin]Physical Description
Colorless to pale-yellow liquid with a faint, amine-like odor.Molecular Weight
73.1Boiling Point
307°FFreezing Point
-78°FSolubility
MiscibleVapor Pressure
3 mmHgIonization Potential
9.12 eVSpecific Gravity
0.95Flash Point
136°FUpper Exposive Limit
15.2%Lower Explosive Limit
(212°F): 2.2%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Carbon tetrachloride; other halogenated compounds when in contact with iron; strong oxidizers; alkyl aluminums; inorganic nitratesExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; nausea, vomiting, colic; liver damage, enlarged liver; high blood pressure; face flush; dermatitis; In Animals: kidney, heart damageTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 100 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division