'DMF' product ban by Belgium causes confusion
Recently the European Union (2009/251/EC) is now restricting the import of products that contain "DMF" = dimethylfumarate; which is causing confusion amongst importers & retailers of some consumer goods.
Dimethylfumarate is mainly presented as a biocide, used to prevent mould growth on furniture products during transit or storage. It is most frequently supplied in the form of a small paper sachet through which the chemical will be released. Dimethylfumarate is recognized as a potential skin irritant and has been implicated in cases of contact dermatitis from furniture products in several EU countries.
SATRA Technology & Testing Centre is finding that problems & confusion for consumers are arising because a very different chemical called dimethylformamide also abbreviated to DMF which is a solvent associated during the manufacture of some polyurethanes which is harmful by inhalation.
Dimethylformamide is not banned, some restrictions do exist during raw material manufacture. And it is most unlikely that any residues of dimethylformamide would be present in the final finished products after transit and storage.
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