Product ID:DIMETHYLACETAMIDE (DMAC) TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000821
MSDS Number: BCBMY

Emergency Phone: (302) 774-2421

Cage: 19898

Telephone: 800-441-7515;800-441-9442

Cage: 19898

DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE

CAS: 127-19-5

RTECS: AB7700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 10 PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES IRRIT.HARMFUL IF INHALD/ABSORBD BY
SKIN.PROLNGD OVEREXPOSURE MAY DAMAGE LIVER/SYSTEMIC INHURY

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

Flash Point:145F(63C) (TCC)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:914F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:8.6
Extinguishing Media:"ALOCOHOL-RESISTANT"FOAM,DRY CHEM,CO*2(H*2O SPRAY
MAY INEFF)
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ENCLOSD AREAS.STAY UPWIND.*-SEE SUPPL
DATA-*
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT.MAY
RELEASE NH*3,CO,CO*2 GASES WHEN BURNED.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN WELL VENTILATED AREA,AWAY FROM
HEAT,SPARKS & FLAME.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.AVOID PROLONGED
EXPOSURE T SUN.KEEP PLUG UP TO AVOID LEAKAGE
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHG VAP & EYE,SKIN CLOTHG CONTACT.WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLG.BEFORE USE,READ DUPONT
LABEL/MSDS,NIOSH/OSHA PUB:76-189/78-210;DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO
EMPTY DRUMS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPROVED SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP (POS
PRESSURE MODE)
Ventilation:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:BUTA-SOL"/IMPRV
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE EQUIPMT TO PREVNT SKIN/EYE
CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:05/80;CONTD SPECIAL FIRE:IF CONTACT W/SMOKE & FUMES
CANNOT BE AVOIDED,WEAR CHEMICAL-PROOF SUIT W/HOOD & BREATHG AIR
SUPPLD.USE H*2O SPRAY TO COOL CONTNRS, -SEE ADDL DATA-

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:166C(331F)
Vapor Pres:4
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.95
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.17(BU-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID,FAINT AMMONIA-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDZG AGENT,CCL*4/C*6CL*6 MAY GIVE EXOTHRMC REACTION
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE NH*3,CO,CO*2 GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS;IF APPROVD MAY BE
DISPOSED OF BY REMOVAL TO LICENSED HA ZARDOUS MATL LANDFILL.

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