Dimethylamine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Vapors may spread long distances and ignite. May form explosive mixtures in air. Flammable. Severe respiratory irritant. Severe skin irritant. Severe eye irritant. Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Potential health effects

Inhalation : Harmful if inhaled and may cause delayed lung injury. Delayed adverse effects possible. Risk of serious damage to the lungs (by inhalation). May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation. Can cause severe eye, skin and respiratory tract burns. Inhalation of vapors and/or aerosols in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system. Eye contact : Causes eye burns. May cause blindness. Severe eye irritation. Corneal edema may give rise to a perception of "blue haze" or "fog" around lights. Exposed individuals may see rings around bright lights. This effect is temporary and has no known residual effect. Product vapor can cause glaucopsia (corneal edema) when absorbed into the tissue of the eye from the atmosphere. Skin contact : Causes skin burns. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite. Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the oesophagus and the stomach.

Health hazards

This product contains no listed carcinogens according to IARC, ACGIH, NTP and/or

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Asthma. Eye disease Skin disorders and Allergies. Liver disorders