Iodomethane

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Revision date : 2025-08-23

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GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 3

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

74-88-4

Name of the chemical

Methyliodid

Concentration

>95

General Information

Version

6

Revision date

2025-08-23

Product name

Iodomethane

Product Synonyms

Methyl iodide

CAS No.

74-88-4

supplier name

Fisher Scientific UK

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

Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS08 GHS09

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific UK

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)

H301+H311, H315, H330, H335, H351, H401, H412

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H301+H311

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless pungent Characteristic Emergency Overview Fatal if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Suspected of causing cancer. Sensitivity to light. Moisture sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H330 - Fatal if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe 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 eye protection/ face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Fatal if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

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