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bromomethane; methylbromide

CAS 74-83-9 · CH3Br
Hazard class
Danger — Gas under pressure, Health hazard, Toxic, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
Gas under pressureHealth hazardToxicEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Intermediate
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL C 20 ppm (80 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH Ca [250 ppm]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
Bromomethane · METHYL BROMIDE · Monobromomethane · Embafume · Terabol · methylbromide · Curafume · Metafume
Molecular weight
94.94 g/mol
Browse similar
Gas under pressure · Health hazard · Toxic · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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