N,N-Dimethylformamide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless Odor weak

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause 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. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 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 ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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-Dimethylformamide 68-12-2 Group 2A Probably carcinogenic to humans ACGIH N,N-Dimethylformamide 68-12-2 A3 Confirmed animal carcinogen