NCIt definition : An odorless, corrosive, oily liquid with an onion-like odor that emits toxic fumes
upon heating. Dimethyl sulfate is used in industry as a methylating agent in the manufacture
of many organic chemicals. Inhalation exposure to its vapors is highly irritating
to the eyes and lungs and may cause damage to the liver, kidney, heart and central
nervous system, while dermal contact causes severe blistering. It is a possible mutagen
and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity
in experimental animals. (NCI05);