Dimethylformamide Work
Dimethylformamide Work
Health Hazards
Acute:
Inhalation:
1.1 Can cause abdominal pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, facial flushing (especially after alcohol consumption), liver damage, excitement, and increased blood pressure.
1.2 Irritates mucous membranes and the respiratory tract.
Skin Contact:
2.1 Rapidly absorbed through the skin.
2.2 Causes mild skin irritation, dryness, and cracking.
Eyes: Vapors mildly irritate the eyes; contact with liquid causes pain and redness.
Chronic:
Causes skin rashes.
May cause reversible liver damage.
People with liver disease, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease are more susceptible to harm.
In 2018, the IARC classified it as a probable human carcinogen (Group 2A).
Suggestions:
Level 1 Management: No specific regulations.
Level 2-4 Management:
Consider health conditions unsuitable for this type of work, such as chronic hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, contact dermatitis, and health protection for pregnant workers.
Health Hazards
Acute:
Inhalation:
1.1 Can cause abdominal pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, facial flushing (especially after alcohol consumption), liver damage, excitement, and increased blood pressure.
1.2 Irritates mucous membranes and the respiratory tract.
Skin Contact:
2.1 Rapidly absorbed through the skin.
2.2 Causes mild skin irritation, dryness, and cracking.
Eyes: Vapors mildly irritate the eyes; contact with liquid causes pain and redness.
Chronic:
Causes skin rashes.
May cause reversible liver damage.
People with liver disease, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease are more susceptible to harm.
In 2018, the IARC classified it as a probable human carcinogen (Group 2A).
Suggestions:
Level 1 Management: No specific regulations.
Level 2-4 Management:
Consider health conditions unsuitable for this type of work, such as chronic hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, contact dermatitis, and health protection for pregnant workers.