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Is dimethyl carbonate (cas 616 38 6) hazardous?

2025,12,24
DMC, or Dimethyl Carbonate, is a highly versatile compound utilized in numerous applications. With the CAS number 5039-78-1, DMC acts as an effective Surfactant, providing excellent surface tension reduction and emulsion stabilization properties.
 
Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is used in chemical synthesis and as a solvent in paints and coatings. It evaporates quickly and can replace other solvents. DMC can also replace phosgene, dimethyl sulphate and methyl chloroformate, and it can be used as a fuel additive thanks to its high oxygen content.
 
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Is dimethyl carbonate (cas 616 38 6) hazardous?

Dimethyl carbonate (CAS 616-38-6) is classified as hazardous, primarily due to its high flammability. However, it is considered significantly less toxic than many industrial chemicals it replaces.
 

Main Hazard: Highly Flammable.

  • Vapors can ignite at room temperature.

Other Hazards:

  • Eye Irritant: Causes serious eye irritation.

  • Dizziness: Vapors may cause drowsiness if inhaled.

Key Point: Dimethyl Carbonate DMC has low toxicity and is considered a "green" solvent because it replaces much more toxic and carcinogenic chemicals.

 

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