Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-88-4
Name of the chemical
Methyliodid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Iodomethane, 2M solution in tert-butyl methyl ether
Product Synonyms
Methyl iodide
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H320, H335, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear eye/face protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Fire Explosion risk Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards
Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. WARNING. Cancer - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word