Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68-12-2
Name of the chemical
Dimethyl formamide; N,N-dimethylformamide (DMFa)
Concentration
100.00 %
General Information
Version
1.5
Revision date
2015-03-23
Product name
N,N-Dimethylformamide
CAS No.
68-12-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-613-996-6666
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Company Information
company name
VWR International LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H319, H360, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color colourless Odor mild amine-like Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 3 Eye irritation, Category 2A Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, Liver
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye/face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ 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 dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state & federal regulations. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance : Flammable liquids, Category 3 or mixture Eye irritation, Category 2A Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, Liver
