Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-68-5
Name of the chemical
dimethyl sulphoxide
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Revision date
2023-03-15
Product name
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Product Synonyms
Dimethyl sulfoxide; DMSO
CAS No.
67-68-5
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002649 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 4
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
2.2 Label elements
None required
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H227 - Combustible liquid H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
Response
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
DMSO readily penetrates skin and may carry other dissolved chemicals into the body Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 4 Health hazards Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
