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Dimethylamine, 40% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Dimethylamine 40% aqueous solution is used as a precursor in the preparation of nitrosodimethylamine. It is also used in paint additives, lubricants, lubricant additives and coating additives. It plays a major role in ion exchange agents and agricultural chemicals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.890 g/mL |
Flash Point | 15°C (60°F) |
Odor | Fish-like |
Refractive Index | 1.37 |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN1160 |
Beilstein | 605257 |
Merck Index | 14,3228 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water and most organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 45.08 |
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Safety and Handling



- Dimethylamine, 40% w/w in water
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimethylamine
RUO – Research Use Only
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