Product ID:DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
MSDS Date:04/19/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014780
MSDS Number: BKNJQ

ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY

COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 606-324-1133

Info Phone: 614-889-3333

Cage: 34897

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO

2219 COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2219 US

Telephone: 614-790-3333/800-274-5263

Cage: 34897

ABNORMALITIES, KIDNEY/SPLEEN/LUNG DMG, AND CARDIAC

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A CAUSE OF LIVER ABNORMALITIES IN HUMANS.

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REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG IS

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ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET AND

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ELIM ALL IGNITION SOURCES (FLARES,

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NOT WEARING PROT EQUIP SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM AREA

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SPILL AT SOURCE, DIKE AREA OF SPILL TO PVNT

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TAKEN UP ON SAND, CLAY, EARTH, FLOOR ABSORB, OR

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TO SEWERS/STREAMS/OTHER BODIES OF WATER. IF RUN-OFF

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ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SHOULD BE

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BUTYL RUBBER,

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STYLE B-161R OR B-321R) SHOULD BE WORN WHERE

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INTENDED FOR ROUTINE IMMERSION IN DMF OR FOR

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THAT SHOW TEARS, PINHOLES OR SIGNS OF WEAR.

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DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE

CAS: 68-12-2

RTECS: LQ2100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 10 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

THIS MATL (OR ITS

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: CAN CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION. SKIN: PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION, DEFATTING,
DERMATITIS. DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE IS RAPIDLY ABSOR BED THROUGH SKIN IN
AMOUNTS WHICH CAN PRODUCE SYSTEMIC TOXICITY, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO
THE LIVER. (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS: DMF SHOULD NOT BE USED IN ANY
OPERATION (SUCH AS GENERAL CLEANING, ETC) WHERE SKIN CONTACT CAN
OCCUR. BRTHG: EXCESS INHAL OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE NASAL & RESP
IRRITATION, CNS EFTS INCLUDING DIZ Z, WEAK, FATG, NAUS, HDCH & POSS
UNCON,& EVEN DEATH. INGEST: CAN CAUSE GI IRRITATION, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, (SEE INGRED 02)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN: THORO WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. LAUNDER
BEFORE REUSE. REMOVE CONTAM SHOES PROMPTLY. DISCARD SHOES SATURATED
W/PROD. EYES: FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. LIFT
UPPER /LOWER LIDS OCCASN, GET MED ATTN. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. IMMED DRINK 2 GLASSES WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
TO AN UNCON PERSON. CALL MD OR TRANSPORT TO EMER FACILITY. (SEE
INGRED 05)

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:136F,58C
Lower Limits:2.2%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER FOG, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH A FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE WITH FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY
TRAVEL ALONG GROUND OR BE MOVED BY VENTILATION AND IGNITED BY HEAT,
PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER FLAMES AND IGNITION (SEE SUPP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL: ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION
SUCH AS FLARES, FLAMES (INCLUDING PILOT LIGHTS), & ELEC SPARKS.
ABSORB LIQ ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, FLOOR ABSORB, OR OTHER ABSORB
MATL & TRANSFER TO HOOD. ALL OW TO EVAPORATE. VENTILATE AREA. (SEE
INGRED 07)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID, AND/OR (SEE OTHER PREC)
Other Precautions:HNDLG/STOR PREC: SOLID), ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN
MUST BE OBSERVED.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM OF PROD OR ANY COMPONENT
IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR SUPP RESP IS ADVISED IN
ABSENCE OF PROP ENVIRON CTL. OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT OTHER NIOSH/MSHA
RESPS (NEG PRESS TYPE) UNDER SPECIFIED CNDTNS. (SEE INGRED 12)
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST)VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLVS.
Protective Gloves:(SEE INGRED 13)
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS TO
PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: SOURCES AT LOCATIONS DISTANT FROM MATERIAL HANDLING POINT.
NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE
PRODUCT (EVEN JUST RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY. ALL 5 GAL PA
ILS & LARGER METAL CNTNRS INCLUDING TANK CARS/TANK TRUCKS SHOULD BE
GROUNDED AND/OR BONDED WHEN MATERIAL IS TRANSFERRED.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:307F,153C
Vapor Pres:3.7 @ 25C
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.944 @ 20C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.17 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS: CO*2 AND CO,
VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ETC.

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL/LARGE SPILL: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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