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EC/CAS
67-68-5
Name of the chemical
Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2008-06-19
Product name
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Product Synonyms
DMSO; Methyl Sulfoxide; Sulfinylbis(methane)
CAS No.
67-68-5
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview Warning! CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: SKIN, EYES, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FIRE. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Slightly irritating to the eyes. Skin Slightly irritating to the skin. Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingestion Practically non-toxic if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin exposure irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
