Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68-12-2
Name of the chemical
Dimethyl formamide; N,N-dimethylformamide (DMFa)
Concentration
98-100
General Information
Revision date
2011-03-21
Product name
Dimethylformamide
Product Synonyms
Formamide, N,N-dimethyl-; Dimethyl formamide-Formamide, N,N-dimethyl-; Dimethylformamide; dimethyl formamide; DMF
CAS No.
68-12-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Refer to the instruction
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Manufacturer Name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H313
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview Physical state Liquid. [COLORLESS TO VERY SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID WITH A FAINT AMMONIA-LIKE ODOR. STABLE UNDER NORMAL LAB CONDITIONS] Color Colorless. Yellowish. [Light] Odor Mild. Ammoniacal. [Slight]
Signal word
WARNING!
Hazard statements
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. COMBUSTIBLE. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
3/21/2011. 1/11 Life Science Research PO Box 117 Rockford, IL (815) 968-0747 www.thermo.com Pierce Biotechnology Inc. 3747 N. Meridian Road 61105 (815) 968-7316 Fax Dimethylformamide Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects
Potential chronic health
Can cause target organ damage. Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion No specific data. Skin Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)
