CAS 68-12-2

N,N-Dimethylformamide

N,N-二甲基甲酰胺

C3H7NOMW 73.09 g/molHS 292419 UN2265 · Class 3 · PG III

From the buying desk

DMF is classified as toxic to reproduction and is restricted in the EU for many uses above set concentrations. It ships as a Class 3 flammable liquid in drums or ISO tanks. Water content and amine impurities are the key specification points.

Import Card

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Identifiers

Synonyms
DMF, Dimethylformamide
Formula
C3H7NO
Molecular weight
73.09 g/mol
SMILES
CN(C)C=O
InChIKey
ZMXDDKWLCZADIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
HS code (6-digit)
292419

Transport and hazard profile

Transport classification, UN number UN2265, IMDG Class 3, Packing Group III.

GHS hazard statements, Danger. H-codes, H312, H319, H332, H360D. Refer to the substance SDS Section 2 for the full classification.

US and Australian rules for N,N-Dimethylformamide

Read from the official lists by CAS 68-12-2. Screening only: check the source before you ship, store or report.

California Prop 65

Listed

Listed for cancer on October 27, 2017.

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OSHA exposure limit

Listed

Table Z-1: 10 ppm, 30 mg/m³ as an 8 hour average.

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Australian exposure standard

Listed

10 ppm, 30 mg/m³ as an 8 hour average.

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CERCLA reportable quantity

Listed

Reportable quantity 100 lb (45.4 kg). A package holding this much needs RQ on the shipping paper.

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EPCRA Tier II threshold

No entry

Not on the Extremely Hazardous Substances list, so the general 10,000 lb Tier II threshold applies where an SDS is required.

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Regulatory profile across 5 jurisdictions

Verified against ECHA, US EPA TSCA Inventory, MEE China IECSC, NIER K-REACH, and AICIS AIIC. Last verification 2026-04-30. Confirm with the regulator portal before any shipping decision.

EU REACH
Restricted

Annex XVII Entry 76; SVHC; CMR Cat 1B

US TSCA
Listed
China IECSC
Listed
Korea K-REACH
Listed
Australia AICIS
Listed

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Common applications

  • · Polyurethane coatings and synthetic leather
  • · Acrylic fiber spinning
  • · Pharmaceutical solvent
  • · Agrochemicals

Sourcing documentation chain

Every shipment of N,N-Dimethylformamide from China should include a per-batch COA, a current SDS per GB/T 17519 on the China side and the destination jurisdiction's standard on the import side, a packing list, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin plus an MSA China DG packing certificate. For Incoterms reference see FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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