General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-08-03
Product name
Methylmagnesium bromide, 3M in ether
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H260, H302, H314, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Brown No information available Emergency Overview May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Reacts violently with water. May form explosive peroxides. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Extremely flammable. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water. May form explosive peroxides.
Health hazards
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Reacts violently with water. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)