Print
Chemical Datasheet
N,N-DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE SOLUTION (40% OR LESS) |
|
Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 127-19-5
|
|
|
|
NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
Dimethyl acetamide
|
|
NFPA 704
General Description
Colorless liquid with a slight ammonia-like odor. (USCG, 1999)
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Emits carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, and dimethylamine when heated to decomposition.
Behavior in Fire: Sealed closed containers may rupture from pressure from heat of fire. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Inhalation may cause nasal and respiratory irritation. May cause systemic poisoning. Ingestion may cause abdominal spasms, vomiting, sweating, weakness, and headache. Large doses may cause lethargy, disorientation, redness, dermatitis, and sensitization. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
N,N-DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE SOLUTION is an amide. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and halogenated compounds. Exothermic reactions occur with carbon tetrachloride and hexachlorocyclohexane. It can react violently in the presence of iron. (NTP, 1992) Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Emits carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, and dimethylamine when heated to decomposition.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Amides and Imides
- Water and Aqueous Solutions
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.
SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Do not use halogenated extinguishing media or water.
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, and apron or coveralls to prevent skin contact. Use goggles or face shield where splashing is possible. Do not wear contact lenses when working with this compound. (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem庐 Suit Fabrics
Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)
Chemical |
CAS Number |
State |
QS |
QC |
SL |
C3 |
TF |
TP |
RC |
TK |
RF |
Dimethyl acetamide, N,N- |
127-19-5 |
Liquid |
imm |
|
96 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Dimethyl acetamide, N,N- (8%) |
127-19-5 |
Liquid |
>480 |
>480 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Special Warning from DuPont: Tychem庐 and Tyvek庐 fabrics should not be
used around heat, flames, sparks or in potentially flammable or
explosive environments. Only...
(DuPont, 2024)
First Aid
Call for medical aid.
EYES: Flush with plenty of water for 15 min., lifting lids occasionally.
SKIN: Flush with plenty of water for 15 min. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
INGESTION: Induce vomiting. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
Flash Point:
145掳F
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
1.8 %
at 212掳F
(USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
11.5 %
at 320掳F
(USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature:
914掳F
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point:
-4掳F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
0.937
(USCG, 1999)
- Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point:
331掳F
at 760 mmHg
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
87.14
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential:
8.81 eV
[From NPG: Dimethyl acetamide]
(NIOSH, 2024)
IDLH:
300 ppm
[From NPG: Dimethyl acetamide]
(NIOSH, 2024)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
|
Dimethylacetamide, N,N- (127-19-5)
|
30 ppm |
67 ppm |
400 ppm |
LEL = 18000 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
No regulatory information available.
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- ACETIC ACID, DIMETHYLAMIDE
- DIMETHYLACETAMIDE
- N,N-DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE SOLUTION (40% OR LESS)