===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
NIIN:00F007476
MSDS Number: BBYBS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CORPORATE RESEARCH & DEV/SCHENECTADY, NY 12305
Emergency Phone Num:(203) 382-3906
CAGE:00KU7
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CORPORATE ADVANCED DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Address:729 BROADWAY
Box:City:SCHENECTADY
State:NY
ZIP:12305
Country:US
CAGE:00KU7
Company:MATERIALS INFORMATION SERVICES GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
Address:1285 BOSTON AVE BLDG 29EE
Box:City:BRIDGEPORT
State:CT
ZIP:06602
Country:US
CAGE:09172
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
CAS:68-12-2
RTECS #:LQ2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S, 10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 10 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO THE EYES, SKIN & MUCOUS
MEMBRANES, NAUSEA, ANOREXIA, VOMITING, LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
W/WATER; WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:
CONTACT PHYSICIAN. GIVE WATER OR MILK. INDUCE VOMITING.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:136F (CC)
Lower Limits:2.2%
Upper Limits:15.2
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA, EYE, SKIN PROTECTION. S
MATERIAL IS INVOLVED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL IS A MODERATE FIRE &
EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT & FLAME.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE VENTILATION. REMOVE SOURCES OF
IGNITION. THOSE INVOLVED IN CLEANUP MUST USE OTECTION AGAINST
INHALED OF VAPORS/CONTACT W/LIQUID. ABSORB SPILL USING
RMICULITE/OTHER ABSORBENT SOLID; POLYETHYLEN E-LINED METAL
CONTAINER FOR SPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED, COOL, DARK
AREA IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS, AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IITION/AWAY
FROM OXIDIZING AGENTS/REACTIVE CHEMICAL
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS & PREVENT SKIN CONTACT
WITH LIQUID. CLOTHING CONTAMINATED W/DMF SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY
REMOVE & LADERED BEFORE REUSE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF TLV, USE ORGANIC VAPOR CANISTER MASKS WITH
FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE EYEWASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER &
CLEAN WORK CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 03/82. INTOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL CAN OCCUR UP TO 4 DAYS AFTER
DMF EXPOSURE. SYMPTOMS; CHARACTERIZED BY FACIAL FLUING/PALPILATION
WHICH MAY LAST SEVERAL HRS AFTER ALCOHOL INTAKE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:153F
Vapor Pres:3.7
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.9445
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1) 0.17
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, SLIGHTLY YELLOW, MOBILE LIQ W/FISHY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.80
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS/CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE/MAGNESIUM NITRATE/BROMINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:DMF W/CCL4 OR HEXACHLOROBENZENE REACTS
VIOLENTLY >65C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, AMINES & NOX
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DMF MIXED W/TRIETHYL ALUMINUM IS
EXPLOSIVE WHEN HEATED.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN SCRAP MATERIAL IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR
WITH A SCRUBBER TO COLLECT EVOLVED NOX. A MORE FLAMMABLE SOLVENT
MAY BE ADDED TO IMPROVED SPRAYING & BURNING IN THE INCINERATOR.
FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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