N,N-Dimethylacetamide

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.