Dimethyl Acetamide (071)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H319, H332, H351, H360

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form liquid, clear Color colourless Odor weak ammoniacal Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 4 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. 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. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity IARC N,N-Dimethylacetamide 127-19-5 Group 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 4 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements