Dimethyl sulfate

Sigma-Aldrich

Revision date : 2013-01-03

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GHS05 GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2013-01-03

Product name

Dimethyl sulfate

CAS No.

77-78-1

supplier name

Sigma-Aldrich

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Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H314, H330, H334, H341, H350, H401

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Emergency Overview

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible Liquid, Carcinogen, Target Organ Effect, Highly toxic by inhalation, Toxic by ingestion, Respiratory sensitiser, Corrosive, Mutagen Target Organs Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidney, Eyes, Brain.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1) Skin corrosion (Category 1B) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Respiratory sensitization (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Health hazards

4 * Flammability: 2 4 Fire: 2 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes Causes eye burns. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.

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