Dimethylformamide (DMF)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the definition of the following hazard class as defined by the European Economic Community Guidelines.

EU Classification

Toxic (T) EU RISK PHRASES: R 20/21 – Also harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin, R36 – Irritating to eyes, R60 – may cause harm to unborn child.

Precautionary statements

S24 – Avoid contact with skin, S36 – Wear suitable protective clothing, S37 – Wear suitable gloves. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. TOXIC IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CARDIAC OR CARDIOVASCULAR DAMAGE BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DEVELOPING FETUS BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapor/particulate respirator. Wear NIOSH-certified chemical goggles. Wear protective clothing. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin

Health hazards

BLUE) 2 contact may be a route of entry for liquefied gases INHALATION: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 2 CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Prolonged or repeated sin contact may cause irritation. Contact with eyes may cause inflammation and redness. PHYSICAL HAZARD (YELLOW) 0 INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ACUTE: Contact with skin or eyes may cause burning and irritation. EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY Inhalation will cause respiratory irritation. SEE SECTION 8 CHRONIC: Repeated or prolonged exposure to this product can produce SEE SECTION 8 target organs damage. Chronic exposure can cause liver damage. Material is a possible carcinogen. For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate TARGET ORGANS Acute Skin, eyes, cardiac and respiratory system 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard Chronic: Skin, eyes and target organs.