N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE | ICSC: 0525 (March 2001) |
Dimethylnitrosamine N-Methyl-N-nitrosomethylamine DMN |
CAS #: 62-75-9 |
UN #: 2810 |
EC Number: 200-549-8 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use powder, carbon dioxide. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Sore throat. Cough. Nausea. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Headache. Weakness. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
Eyes | Pain. Redness. | Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal cramps. Further see Inhalation. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Keep in the dark. Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. |
N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE | ICSC: 0525 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C2H6N2O / (CH3)2NN=O |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2 |
ENVIRONMENT |
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Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. |
NOTES |
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The symptoms of jaundice do not become manifest until some hours have passed. TLV Note: Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T+, N; R: 45-25-26-48/25-51/53; S: 53-45-61; Note: E |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations N-Nitrosodimethylamine (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 1, 1972)