N,N-Dimethylformamide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H312, H319, H335, H336, H350, H360D

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage the unborn child. May cause cancer. Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 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. Keep cool. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF exposed or concerned, get medical attention/advice IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Fire: In case of fire, use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organ(s) - Respirartory system, Central nervous system (CNS)