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Safety Data Sheet EN

N,N-Dimethylformamide

CAS 68-12-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
N,N-Dimethylformamide
Product Code
D4551
Chemical Name
N,N-Dimethylformamide

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
68-12-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119475605-32-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

S

Sigma-Aldrich BVBA/SPRL

distributor

Pegasuslaan 5, B-1831 DIEGEM

+32 3 899 1301

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H312
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Repr. Cat. 1B H360D

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H312 + H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H360D May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
N,N-Dimethylformamide EC: 200-679-5 68-12-2 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

Skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Cleanup methods

collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

Storage

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Fire prevention

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,3 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nature latex/chloroprene, Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm, Break through time: 65 min, Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M). data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Respiratory

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Skin/Body

Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
Form: liquid, clear Colour: colourless
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
amine-like
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
6,7
Melting Point
-61 °C
Boiling Point
153 °C
Flash Point
58 °C - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
3,60 hPa at 20 °C 5,16 hPa at 25 °C
Vapor Density
2,52 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
0,944 g/mL
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
15,2 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
2,2 %(V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -1,01
Solubility In Water
completely miscible
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition

Other decomposition products - No data available. In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2265
Shipping Name
N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for N,N-Dimethylformamide?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of N,N-Dimethylformamide?

N,N-Dimethylformamide is a liquid appearing as form: liquid, clear colour: colourless with colourless color. It has amine-like odor.

What is N,N-Dimethylformamide used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for N,N-Dimethylformamide?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H312 + H332: Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H360D: May damage the unborn child.

What is the melting point of N,N-Dimethylformamide?

The melting point is -61 °C and the boiling point is 153 °C.