Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68-12-2
Name of the chemical
Dimethyl formamide; N,N-dimethylformamide (DMFa)
Concentration
80-100%
General Information
Version
11.0
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
BCIP
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Promega Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productstewardship@promega.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H319, H350, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS02 Flame Flammable liquids – Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour GHS08 Health hazard Carcinogenicity - Category 1B H350 May cause cancer Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child GHS07 Eye damage/irritation – Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. on page 2) CA
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
N,N-dimethylformamide
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. 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 CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = *2 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0
2.3 Other hazards
Keep away from sources of ignition. None Known CA (Contd. on page 3) *
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flammable liquids – Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 Health hazard Carcinogenicity - Category 1B H350 May cause cancer. Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. GHS07 Eye damage/irritation – Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Label elements GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).