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methyl iodide; iodomethane

CAS 74-88-4 · CH3I

Hazard class

Danger — Health hazard, Toxic

Pictograms

Health hazardToxic

H-statements

H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Soil amendments (fertilizers)Processing aids not otherwise specifiedPreservativeCatalyst

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL Ca TWA 2 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (28 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

IODOMETHANE · Methyl iodide · Monoiodomethane · Methane, iodo- · Methyljodid · Jod-methan · Iodometano · Joodmethaan

Molecular weight

141.939 g/mol

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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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