Methyl chlorideCH3Cl

CAS-No.:
74-87-3
UN-No.:
1063
EC-No.:
200-817-4
Hazard identification number:
23
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS04
GHS08

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

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 50
  • TWA (mg/m3) 103
  • STEL (ppm) 100
  • STEL (mg/m3) 207
NIOSH (US)
  • IDLH (ppm) 2000
OSHA (PEL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 100
  • STEL (ppm) C 200
  • STEL (ppm) C 300 (5min)
  • H: 220
    Extremely flammable gas.
  • H: 280
    Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
  • H: 351
    Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H: 361 f
    Suspected of damaging fertility.
  • H: 373
    May cause damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively
    proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)

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

  • Melting point:
    -143.32 °F
  • Boiling Point:
    -10.84 °F
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,0023065 (0°C) g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    11.26 ± 0.03 eV
  • Ignition Temperature:
    1157 °F
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    4900 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    7.6 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    19 Vol.-%
  • Hazardous Effects:
    C
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*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • Chloromethane
  • Chloromethane MeCl Methyl Chloride
  • Methyl chloride
  • Monochloromethane

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