Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 201-058-1 | CAS number: 77-78-1
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General: Consult physician immediately
Inhalation: move person into fresh air, if not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Skin contact: Take-off contaminated shoes and clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water
Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Swallowed: Do NOT induce vomitting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water-spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry-chemical or carbon dioxide
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let the product enter drains.
Handling and storage
Handling: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Keep away from sources of ignition. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1595
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- DIMETHYL SULPHATE
- Chemical name:
- Dimethyl sulphate
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 6.1+8
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 1595
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 1595
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- DIMETHYL SULPHATE
- Chemical name:
- Dimethyl sulphate
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 1595
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- DIMETHYL SULPHATE
- Chemical name:
- Dimethyl sulphate
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 8
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Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- IATA: not permitted for passenger transport and cargo transport
Exposure controls / personal protection
In accordance with R- and S-phrases:
Wear respiratory protection.
Use hand, eye, skin and body protection.
Stability and reactivity
Hydrolysis quickly in water (DT50 < 1day) and is readily biodegradable
Disposal considerations
Use a licensed professional waste disposal service
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