PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP (DIST),AIR PROD & CHEM (MFG) -- DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE  -- 6810-00-877-4340
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-877-4340
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP (DIST),AIR PROD & CHEM (MFG)
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
CAGE:1P058
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP.
Box:511
City:BOSTON
State:MA
Country:US
Phone:517-636-4400
CAGE:1P058

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred 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:NAUSEA,VOMITING,GASTRIC BURNING

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION-MOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NOT BREATHING.GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT.SKIN/EYES-FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.CALL PHYSICIAN

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:136 F T.C.C.
Lower Limits:2.2
Upper Limits:15.2
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,OR WATER SPRAY (FOG)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR GOGGLES,SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    GEAR,PROTECT CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE CARBON TETRACHLORIDE AS
    EXTINGUISHER-CONTACT WITH HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONSTIRON=FIRE,EXPL

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER ABSORB IF POSSIBLE.PLACE
    ABSORBED MATERIAL IN STEEL CONTAINERS THAT ARE SEALABLE. WEAR FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION.WASH COTHING BEFORE REUSE,DISCARD CONTAMINATED
    SHOES.AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT.
Other Precautions:COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE WITH WATER SPRAY

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST-KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS,APRON FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
EMERGENCY PHONE NO(800 523-9374,EXCEPT PENNSYLVANIA; FOR
    PENNSYLVANIA-800 322-9092. INCOMPATIBILITY-WITH ALUMINUM
    TRIETHYL,MAGNESIUM NITRATE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:307F/153C
Vapor Pres:4
Vapor Density:2.51
Spec Gravity:0.9445
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.17,BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:INFINITE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,MOBILE LIQUID,WEAK,AMMONIA-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS,CARBON TET (SEE SUPP DATA
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT DMF TO
    DECOMPOSITION.DMF&SODIUM REACT VIGEROUS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE VAPORS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ABSORBED MATERIAL IN CONTAINERS SHOULD BE
    SHIPPED TO DISPOSAL AREA

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