Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
68-12-2	N,N-Dimethylformamide	99	200-679-5

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: 57 deg C.
Warning! Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes eye and skin irritation. Combustible liquid and vapor. May cause digestive tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Potential cancer hazard. May cause liver and kidney damage. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals.
Target Organs: Kidneys, liver.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause kidney damage. May cause liver damage.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause reproductive and fetal effects.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Combustible liquid. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash Point: 57 deg C ( 134.60 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 445 deg C ( 833.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:2.2
Upper: 15.2
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Do not flush into a sewer. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
N,N-Dimethylformamide	10 ppm TWA; Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute	10 ppm TWA; 30 mg/m3 TWA 500 ppm IDLH	10 ppm TWA; 30 mg/m3 TWA

OSHA Vacated PELs: N,N-Dimethylformamide: 10 ppm TWA; 30 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: Faint, amine odor.
pH: 6 - 8 @ 20% aq.sol.
Vapor Pressure: 4.9 mbar @ 20 C
Vapor Density: 2.5 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:0.17 (butylacetate=1)
Viscosity: 0.8 mPas @ 20 C
Boiling Point: 153 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:61 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.9450
Molecular Formula:C3H7NO
Molecular Weight:73.0551

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Mechanical shock, incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, temperatures above 55°C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Carbontetrachloride, violent reaction with halogens, iron, oxidizing materials, chlorinated hydrocarbons, isocyanates, nitrates, organic materials, phenols, ammonia, anhydrides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 68-12-2: LQ2100000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 68-12-2:
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 9400 mg/m3/2H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 3421 ppm/1H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 3421 ppm/3H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1948 ppm/4H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2900 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 5 gm/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 2800 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 4720 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = >3.2 gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 68-12-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: Experimental reproductive effects have been reported.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: Similar compounds have shown reproductive effects.
Mutagenicity: Reported non-mutagenic in a large number of assays using whole animals, cultured mammalian cells, yeast and bacteria; including dominant lethal tests in rats, micronucleus test and sperm abnormality test.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. Damage to fish: Gold oland test: 18 hrs LC50: 500 mg/l
Environmental: DMF is expected to biodegrade rapidly in the environment and should be highly mobile in soil. In aquatic systems, DMF is not expected to partition from the water column to organic matter contained in sediments and suspended solids or bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms.
Physical: The vapor-phase reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals (half-life of 2 hours) is likely to be an important fate process.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE	No information available.
Hazard Class:	3
UN Number:	UN2265
Packing Group:	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 68-12-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     CAS# 68-12-2: Effective 4/13/89, Sunset 12/19/95
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 68-12-2: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 68-12-2: acute, flammable.
Section 313
     This material contains N,N-Dimethylformamide (CAS# 68-12-2, 99%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 68-12-2 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 68-12-2 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T
Risk Phrases:
     R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
     R 36 Irritating to eyes.
     R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.

Safety Phrases:
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 68-12-2: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 68-12-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B3, D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 68-12-2 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #3 Date: 12/03/2002

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