Methyl Chloride (Liquefied gas)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H303

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. [Liquefied gas] Color : Colorless. Odor : Ether. [Slight]

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS AND NAUSEA AND MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe gas. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Skin : Dermal contact with rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Eyes : Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, the nervous system, the reproductive system, liver, cardiovascular system, central nervous system (CNS), testes. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting headache drowsiness/fatigue dizziness/vertigo unconsciousness Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.