Dimethylamine Solution 40% For Synthesis

2.1. Substances : DIMETHYLAMINE SOLUTION

CAS-No. : 124-40-3

Substance name                                       Contents                           CAS No

Dimethylamine                                          40%                                   231-791-2   

Water                                                        60%                                   7732-18-5 

Substance. 

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the 

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Flammable liquids, H225

Category 2

Acute toxicity (oral), H302

Category 4

Skin corrosion/irritation, H314

Category 1B

Full text of H statements : see section 16

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD]

F; R11

Xn; R20/22

C; R34

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to

displayExtra classification(s) to display

Symbol(s) : Highly flammable

Xn: Harmful

C: Corrosive

 R Phrase(s) : R11: Highly flammable.

R20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

R34: Cause burns.

S Phrase(s) : S26 :In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of

water and seek medical advise.

S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves & eye/face protecting.

S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the

label where possible).

Hazard pictograms

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H302 - Harmful if swallowed.

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements : P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open

flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor

3.3. Other hazards

No additional information available

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for

breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off

immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.

Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. First-aid measures after

ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Do NOT

induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Symptoms/effects after inhalation : Harmful if inhaled.

Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon

dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective

equipment.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

General measures : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric

charges. No open flames. No smoking.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Emergency procedures : Stop release.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as

soon as possible.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state : Liquid

Molecular mass : 45.09 g/mol

pH : No data available

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : Highly alkaline

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : No data available

Flash point : 16 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : 401 °C

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable

Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Vapour pressure : 1.17 hPa at 55 °C

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available

Relative density : No data available

Density : 0.83 - 0.93

Solubility : Water: Soluble in water

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : 0.028 - 0.144 vol %

9.2. Other information

No additional information available 

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Oral: Harmful if swallowed.

Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit

Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : Not classified

STOT-single exposure : Not classified

STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Harmful if swallowed.

12.1. Toxicity

No additional information available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

No additional information available

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No additional information available

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information available

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to

hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national

and/or international regulation. Additional information : Handle empty containers with

care because residual vapours are flammable.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

No REACH Annex XVII restrictions

DIMETHYLAMINE SOLUTION is not on the REACH Candidate List

DIMETHYLAMINE SOLUTION is not on the REACH Annex XIV List

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, Slightly hazardous to water

(Classification according to

AwSV; ID No. 250) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous

Incident Ordinance)

Netherlands

SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed

SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed

NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de

voortplanting giftige stoffen – Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed

NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de

voortplanting giftige stoffen –

Vruchtbaarheid : The substance is not listed

NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de

voortplanting giftige stoffen – Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed

Denmark

Class for fire hazard : Class I-1

Store unit : 1 liter

Classification remarks : F ; Emergency management guidelines for the

storage of flammable

liquids must be followed

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not

allowed to use the product

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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