dimethylformamide

dimethylformamide

Safety data for dimethylformamide The information on this web page is provided to help you to work safely, but it is intended to be an overview of hazards, not a replacement for a full Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). MSDS forms can be downloaded from the web sites of many chemical suppliers. GeneralSynonyms: N,N-dimethylformamide, dimethyl formamide, N-formyldimethylamine, DMF, U-4224, DMFA, NSC 5356 Molecular formula: HCON(CH3)2 CAS No: 68-12-2 EC No: 200-679-5 Annex I Index No: 616-001-00-X Physical dataAppearance: colourless liquid with slight ammonia odour Melting point: -61 C Boiling point: 153 C Vapour density: 2.5 Vapour pressure: 2.6 mm Hg at 20 C Specific gravity: 0.95 Flash point: 58 C Explosion limits: 2.2% - 15.2% Autoignition temperature: 445 C StabilityStable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, halogenated hydrocarbons, chloroformates, active halogen compounds, strong acids, strong reducing agents, rubber, leather. ToxicologyHarmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. May act as a carcinogen. Ingestion or absorption through skin may be fatal. Exposure may result in foetal death. Long-term exposure may result in kidney or liver damage. Irritant. Toxicity data ORL-RAT LD50 2800 mg kg-1 IPR-RAT LD50 1400 mg kg-1 IVN-RAT LD50 2000 mg kg-1 IPR-RBT LD50 1000 mg kg-1 Risk phrases R20 R21 R36 R61.Transport informationUN No 2265. Packing group III. Hazard class 3.0. Personal protectionSafety glasses. Good ventilation. Safety phrases S45 S53.