N-N,dimethylformamide

In this report, the Committee evaluated N,N-dimethylformamide. N,N-dimethylformamide is an agent that is among others used for purification and dissolution purposes, for the production of pharmaceuticals, and as catalyst and as carrier for gases in various industrial processes. Although the data concerning the carcinogenic properties of N,N-dimethylformamide are limited, there is cause for concern with respect to the development of liver tumours.

Based on the available information, the Committee is of the opinion that N,N-dimethylformamide is a suspected to be carcinogenic to man, and recommends to classify the substance in category 2.