N , N -Dimethylformamide (DMF), 10 l, plastic

This 10-liter plastic container holds N, N-Dimethylformide (Dmf), a xylene alternative used in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. It falls under the substance group of carboxylic acid amides and has a Molecular Weight of 73.09 g/mol. The CAS Number is 68-12-2. In the workplace, it requires various safety measures including no open flames, no eating or drinking, use of safety goggles, and wearing safety gloves due to its flammability and potential harm to skin and eyes. The European Union has set binding occupational exposure limits, with an 8-hour limit value of 15 mg/m3 (5 ppm) and a short-term limit value of 30 mg/m3 (10 ppm).

• CAS Number: 68-12-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 73.09
• Exact Mass: 73.052763847
• Boiling Point: 300 to 313 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -78 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.51 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H226 (33.5%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]