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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Methylsulfoxide [Dimethyl Sulfoxide] For Hplc, Spectrophotometry And Gas Chromatography OmniSolv

by Merck KGaA

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Methylsulfoxide [Dimethyl Sulfoxide] For Hplc, Spectrophotometry And Gas Chromatography OmniSolv is supplied by Merck KGaA under product code MX1456. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 12 March 2019. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 12 Mar 2019
Signal Word: WARNING
Product Code: MX1456
CAS Number: 67-68-5

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: WARNING

GHS02Flammable

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H227: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.

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Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Methylsulfoxide [Dimethyl Sulfoxide] For Hplc, Spectrophotometry And Gas Chromatography OmniSolv issued by Merck KGaA on 12 March 2019 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across one level: High Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H227: Combustible liquid

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P370 + P378 In case of fi re: Use See SDS… for extinction

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Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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