Dimethylformamide
CAS Number
68-12-2Synonym
n,n-dimethylmethanamide; Caswell No. 366A; DMF; DMFA; N-formyldimethylamine; NCI-C60913; EPA Pesticide Code: 266200
Occurrence/Use
Solvent in production of polyurethane products, acrylic fibers, pharmaceuticals, and coatings; component of tobacco smoke
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Chronic Reference Exposure Levels |
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Air
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 80 |
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| Chronic Target Organs: | Alimentary system (liver); respiratory system |
| Human Data: | Yes |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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| Date of Listing: |
Documents, Presentations, and Publications
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Comments
Public notices related to this chemical
- Notice of Intent to List N,N-Dimethylformamide, 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, and Tetrabromobisphenol A
- Chemicals Listed Effective October 27, 2017 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer: N,N-Dimethylformamide, 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, and Tetrabromobisphenol A
- November 5, 2008 Meeting of The Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee
- Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for N,N-Dimethylformamide and Announcement of November 5, 2008 Carcinogen Identification Committee Meeting
- Announcement of Three Chemicals Selected by OEHHA for Consideration for Listing by the CIC and Request for Relevant Information on the Carcinogenicity of These Chemicals
- Chemicals Submitted to the Carcinogen Identification Committee for Consultation: N,N-Dimethylformamide, Marijuana Smoke, and 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
The Carcinogen Identification Committee considered but declined to list N,N-Dimethylformamide in November, 2008. It was listed via the Labor Code listing mechanism effective October 27, 2017.