Dimethylamine (ca. 11% in Ethanol, ca. 2.0mol/L)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Respiratory system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system, Central nervous sys- tem). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Respiratory system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.