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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET<br />

Conforms to 93/112/EC, ISO 11014-1 and EC 1907/2006<br />

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES<br />

Responsible Name: <strong>Diazyme</strong> Administration<br />

Effective: 02/04/11<br />

DMSO:<br />

Flammable Properties:<br />

PPE for Firefighters:<br />

Extinguishing Media:<br />

Flash Point: 87 °C (189 °F) – closed cup.<br />

Ignition Temperature: 301 °C (574 °F)<br />

As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective<br />

gear if necessary.<br />

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.<br />

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES<br />

DMSO:<br />

Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.<br />

Environmental Precautions: Do not let product enter drains.<br />

Spills/Leaks:<br />

Keep in suitable, closed disposal containers for disposal.<br />

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE<br />

DMSO:<br />

Handling:<br />

Storage:<br />

Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. Take measures to prevent the buildup of electrostatic charge.<br />

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store under inert gas. Hygroscopic.<br />

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION<br />

DMSO:<br />

Exposure Limits<br />

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.<br />

Personal Protective Equipment<br />

Respirators: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection is desired, use multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges.<br />

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).<br />

Eyes: Wear chemical safety goggles/glasses.<br />

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.<br />

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.<br />

Hygiene measures: General industrial hygiene practice.<br />

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES<br />

DMSO:<br />

Physical State:<br />

Liquid<br />

Color:<br />

Colorless<br />

pH:<br />

Not available<br />

Vapor Pressure:<br />

0.55 hPa (0.41 mm Hg) @ 20 deg C (68 °F)<br />

Boiling Point:<br />

189 deg C (372 °F) at 1,013 hPa (760 mmHg)<br />

Freezing/Melting Point: 18.4 deg C (65.1 C<br />

Autoignition Temperature: 301 deg C (574 °F)<br />

Flash Point:<br />

87 deg C (198 °F) – closed cup<br />

Explosion Limits: Lower: 3.5 vol %<br />

Explosion Limits: Upper: 42 vol %<br />

Solubility in water:<br />

Completely miscible<br />

Specific Gravity/Density: 1.1 g/cm 3<br />

Molecular Formula: C 2H 6 OS<br />

Molecular Weight:<br />

78.13 g/mol<br />

Partition coefficient: log Pow: -2.03<br />

Relative Vapor Density: 2.70 – (Air = 1.0)<br />

<strong>MSDS</strong> 1046 Rev B Page 2 of 5

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