Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68-12-2
Name of the chemical
Dimethyl formamide; N,N-dimethylformamide (DMFa)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-12-23
Product name
N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
Product Synonyms
AP Color Reagent A
CAS No.
68-12-2
Manufacturer Name
Legal Entity / Contact Address
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC New Zealand 64-98010034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales.nz@bio-rad.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H303, H312, H319, H332, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 3 (HSNO - 3.1C) Flammable liquids Category 3 (HSNO - 3.1C) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 5 (HSNO - 6.1E) Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 (HSNO - 6.1D) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 (HSNO - 6.1D) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 (HSNO - 6.1D) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A (HSNO - 6.4A) Reproductive toxicity Category 1B (HSNO - 6.8A)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Skin Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Fire In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
