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chloromethane; methyl chloride

CAS 74-87-3 · CH3Cl
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Gas under pressure, Health hazard
Pictograms
FlammableGas under pressureHealth hazard
H-statements
  • H220 Extremely flammable gas
  • H351 Suspected of causing cancer
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
IntermediateCBISurface modifierMonomers
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm 300 ppm (5-minute maximum peak in any 3 hours)
IDLH Ca [2000 ppm]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
Chloromethane · METHYL CHLORIDE · Monochloromethane · Methane, chloro- · Methylchloride · Artic · CH3Cl · Methylchlorid
Molecular weight
50.49 g/mol
Browse similar
Flammable · Gas under pressure · Health 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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