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George_McCallion**At_Symbol_Here**VWR.COM
Subject:
Re: [DCHAS-L] DMF "use within 5 years"
Date:
Aug 4, 2015 16:00 UTC
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DCHAS-L
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Ralph et al,
From what I can recall when I used it,
the expiration date was merely a guide; I would normally impose a 3-year
limit.
Then again, I really had DMF around when
I was using it in a process, otherwise a small (500mL) was typically always
present.
But for prolonged storage "issues",
extended life would lend exposure to acids and some alkali.
At 5 years, I would dispose of it according
to local regulations, utilizing secondary containment if possible. Purifying
it would not be recommended.
Regards,
George
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From:
"Stuart, Ralph"
<Ralph.Stuart**At_Symbol_Here**KEENE.EDU>
To:
DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU,
Date:
08/04/2015 11:31 AM
Subject:
[DCHAS-L] DMF
"use within 5 years"
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List <dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**med.cornell.edu>
During a lab inspection today, I noticed a bottle
of extra pure Dimethylformamide in one of our labs that had a note on the
manufacturers (Acros) label that says "use within 5 years of opening".
A little Google searching doesn't seem to indicate the DMF is a peroxide
former, so I wonder if anyone can shed some light on why this time limit
is recommended?
The bottle was received in Jan 2011, so inquiring miles would like to know.
thanks for any insight on this.
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart CIH
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Keene State College
Keene, NH. 03431
ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu
