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EC/CAS
67-68-5
Name of the chemical
dimethyl sulphoxide
Concentration
98-100
General Information
Revision date
2000-10-24
Product name
Dimethylsulfoxide
CAS No.
67-68-5
supplier name
Pierce Chemical Company
Emergency telephone
800.424.9300, 202.483.7616
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Company Information
company name
Pierce Chemical Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Review the most current and approved institutional guideline, protocol, standard operating procedure(s) and MSDS(s) for the proper handling of institutional materials/equipment associated with the use of this Pierce product. Emergency Overview WARNING! CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: SKIN, EYES. MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Potential Acute Health Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, Effects of inhalation (lung irritant). Carcinogenic Effects Data CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. by NIOSH. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition by Overexposure: EU Regulations R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S24- Avoid contact with skin. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27- Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. See Toxicological Information (section 11)
