Methyl iodideCH3I

CAS-No.:
74-88-4
UN-No.:
2644
EC-No.:
200-819-5
Hazard identification number:
66
Hazard signs
GHS06
GHS08
GHS09

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 2
  • TWA (mg/m3) 12
NIOSH (REL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 2
  • TWA (mg/m3) 10
NIOSH (US)
  • IDLH (ppm) 100
OSHA (PEL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 5
  • TWA (mg/m3) 28
  • H: 301 + 331
    Toxic if swallowed.
    Toxic if inhaled.
  • H: 312
    Harmful in contact with skin
  • H: 315
    Causes skin irritation
  • H: 335
    May cause respiratory irritation
  • H: 351
    Suspected of causing cancer.

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -86.8 °F
  • Boiling Point:
    107.6 °F
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    2,28 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    9.54 ± 0.02 eV
  • Ignition Temperature:
    671 °F
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    441 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    8.5 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    66 Vol.-%
  • Hazardous Effects:
    C
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*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • Iodomethane
  • Iodomethane Methyl iodide
  • Methyl iodide
  • Monoiodomethane

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