Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-87-3
Name of the chemical
Chlormethan
Concentration
>99
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2025-11-21
Product name
Methyl Chloride (Compressed)
Substance name
Methyl Chloride (Compressed)
Product Synonyms
Monochloromethane
CAS No.
74-87-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Various
supplier name
Air Liquide Canada Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H332, H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (GHS CA) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-CA) Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280 Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas) Category 4 H332 Flammabe Gas H220 Category 1A Full text of H statements see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS-CA labelling
Hazard pictograms
GHS04 GHS07 GHS02 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H220 - Extremely flammable gas H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H332 - Harmful if inhaled H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure CGA-HG01 - May cause frostbite CGA-HG04 - May form explosive mixtures with air
Precautionary statements
P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place P280+P284 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/respiratory protection and/or face protection P381 - In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped safely P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place P405 - Store locked up P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking 05/24/2017 EN (English) SDS Ref.: EIGA029 Page 1 CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52 °C/125 °F CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty CGA-PG12 - Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use.
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-CA) Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas) Category 4 H332 Flammabe Gas H220 Category 1A Full text of H statements : see section 16