Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-817-4/74-87-3
Name of the chemical
Chlormethan
Concentration
>99.5%
General Information
Version
2.3
Revision date
2021-08-19
Product name
METHYL CHLORIDE
Product Synonyms
066 - SDS NUMBER ● CHLOROMETHANE ● PRODUCT CODE: 160 ● R40
CAS No.
74-87-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
CALIBRATION ● INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
supplier name
BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
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 of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas
Health hazards
Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 4 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 2
Environmental hazards
Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
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. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
Response
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.
Other hazards
No information provided
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Gases: Category 1A Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied gas Health Hazards Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 4 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 2 Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
