N,N-Dimethylformamide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Liver). May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system). Causes damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated ex- posure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. 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. 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. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If eye irritation persists: 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.