Safety (MSDS) data for dimethylamine

General

     Synonyms: N-methyl-methanamine
     Molecular formula: C2H7N
     CAS No: 124-40-3
     EINECS No: 204-697-4
     EC index no: 612-001-00-9 

Physical data

     Appearance: colourless gas with strong ammonia-like smell
     Melting point: -92 C
     Boiling point: 7.4 C
     Vapour density:
     Vapour pressure:
     Density (g cm-3): 0.68
     Flash point: -6 C (closed cup)
     Explosion limits:
     Autoignition temperature:

Stability

     Stable. Generally used as a solution in water at concentrations up to around 40%. 
     Extremely flammable in the pure form. 
     Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

     Harmful by ingestion, skin contact or inhalation. 
     Eye, skin and respiratory irritant. 
     May cause serious and permanent eye damage. 
     May cause dermatitis. 
     Prolonged contact may cause burns. 
     Lachrymator. 
     Typical PEL 10 ppm.

     Toxicity data
     (The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
     ORL-RAT LD50 698 mg kg-1
     ORL-GPG LD50 240 mg kg-1
     IHL-MUS LCLO 2710 ppm.
     IHL-MUS ACUTE 705 ppm.
     IPR-MUS LD50 736 mg kg-1
     ORL-RBT LD50 240 mg kg-1

     Irritation data
     (The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
     EYE-RBT 50 mg/5m

     Risk phrases
     (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
     R12 R20 R21 R22 R29 R34 R36 R37.

Transport information

     (The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
     UN No 1032. Major hazard class 2.1. 

Personal protection

     Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation.

     Safety phrases
     (The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
     S3 S16 S26 S29 S36 S37 S39 S45.