- ▸ Acrylic fiber spinning: Solvent for acrylic and other synthetic fibers.
- ▸ Synthetic leather: Solvent for polyurethane coating systems.
- ▸ Coatings and films: Processes polymer films and surface coatings.
- ▸ Reaction medium: Solvent and crystallization medium in synthesis.
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⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to Dimethylformamide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Dimethylformamide (CAS 68-12-2) is a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent. It is used to spin acrylic fibers, to process polymer films and surface coatings, in synthetic leather and wire-enamel manufacture, and as a reaction and crystallization medium.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 200-679-5
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
Dimethylformamide (DMF) (CAS 68-12-2) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for cancer, listed 27 Oct 2017. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
- REACH Restriction (Annex XVII), entry 76: specific EU uses/conditions of the substance are restricted.
- REACH SVHC Candidate List (EU): listed 19 Dec 2012 on the basis of toxic for reproduction (Art. 57(c)). SVHC status triggers EU supplier-communication and notification duties above 0.1% w/w; it is not, by itself, a ban on sale.
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is dimethylformamide (DMF) used for?
DMF is a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent. Industrial uses include spinning acrylic and other synthetic fibers, processing polymer films and surface coatings, manufacturing synthetic leather (as a solvent for polyurethane coating systems) and wire enamels, and serving as a reaction and crystallization medium in chemical synthesis.
What is dimethylformamide made from?
DMF (CAS 68-12-2, C3H7NO) is the N,N-dimethyl amide of formic acid. It is produced industrially by reacting dimethylamine with carbon monoxide or with methyl formate. RawSource supplies it as a finished solvent in bulk; CoA and SDS accompany each shipment.
Is DMF the same as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)?
No. DMF (CAS 68-12-2) is an amide solvent, C3H7NO; DMSO is a sulfoxide, C2H6OS, CAS 67-68-5. Both are polar aprotic solvents but differ in chemistry, boiling point, and application. Confirm the CAS on the CoA to ensure you receive the correct material.
How is DMF shipped and classified for transport?
DMF ships under UN 2265 (N,N-dimethylformamide). The HS classification is 2924.19 (acyclic amides and derivatives). DOT/IMDG documentation and the SDS are provided with each bulk order; request the current SDS for full handling and transport detail.
What is the cost of bulk dimethylformamide?
Bulk DMF pricing depends on volume, packaging (drums, totes, or bulk), grade, and destination. We do not list a fixed price; submit a bulk RFQ with your required quantity and ship-to location for a current quote, CoA, and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Dimethylformamide (DMF)?
Dimethylformamide (DMF) (CAS 68-12-2) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 200-679-5).