Substance name: DIMETHYLSULPHOXIDE (DMSO)
PROPERTIES
- Flash point: 87°C (closed cup)
- Flammability: flammable product (when hot)
- Explosion limits: lower - 2.6% (V) upper - 28.5% (V)
- Vapor pressure: 0.556 hPa at 20°C; 4 hPa at 50°C; 20 hPa at 80°C; 49 hPa at 100°C
- Vapor density: 3.48 kg/m3
- Relative vapor density: 2.7 (air = 1)
- Density (20°C): 1104 kg/m3
- Relative density (20°C): 1.104 (water = 1)
- Solubility in water: completely soluble at 20°C; >1000 g/l
- in organic solvents: soluble in ethyl ether, alcohols, aromatic hydrocarbons
- Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): logKow: -1.35
- Auto-ignition temperature: 300 -302°C
- Thermal decomposition: above 190°C
- Dynamic viscosity (20°C): 2.14 mPa*s
- Explosive properties: not applicable
- Oxidizing properties: not applicable
- Surface tension (20°C): 43.5 mN/m pKa: 35.1
- Henry's constant: 868E-06 Pa*m3 (The substance is not volatile)
- Absolute refractive index (20°C): 1.4785
The substance is not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation. When used as intended, the product does not pose a threat to human health or safety.