Although no two Dimethylformamide Loading solutions will be identical, the product itself determines much of the critical design criteria that will ensure that optimum safety and productivity can work together in harmony. 

What is Dimethylformamide? Dimethylformamide, also referred to as DMF, is a synthetic liquid primarily used as an industrial solvent in the manufacture of films, coatings, adhesives and in the purification of hydrocarbons in petroleum refining and other chemical processes.

In the United States, Dimethylformamide can be either a splash fill or tight fill loading operation and is loaded into rail cars via chemical hoses or 3″ 304 stainless steel loading arms. Dimethylformamide, if not handled properly can cause serious injuries and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Additionally, because operators are on top of the vehicles during the loading process, robust, well-designed fall prevention is essential to ensure increased throughput, without compromising operator safety.

Dimethylformamide is typically shipped in 26,000 gallon DOT-111 insulated or non-insulated tank cars with safety valves.  The rails cars themselves are ~ 9′ outside diameter with an overall length of ~45′ to 50′, with a 6′ x 6′ center opening or off-set crash box openings.