Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-817-4/74-87-3
Name of the chemical
Chlormethan
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2013-01-16
Product name
Methyl chloride (R40)
Chemical name
Chloromethane
CAS No.
74-87-3
REACH No
01-2119493708-22
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use Degreasing. Using gas alone or in mixtures for the calibration of analysis equipment. Using gas as feedstock in chemical processes Formulation of mixtures with gas in pressure receptacles
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
supplier name
Linde Gas Benelux B.V
Emergency telephone
+31 (0) 30 2748888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde Gas Benelux B.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sheq.lg.nl@linde.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H351, H361, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Classification of the substance or mixture
Health hazards
Carcinogenicity Toxic to reproduction Category 2 H351: Suspected of causing cancer Category 2 H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 H373: May cause damage to organs through Repeated Exposure prolonged or repeated exposure
Contains
Chloromethane
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. 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 gas/vapors. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
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.
Disposal
None.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with evaporating liquid may cause frostbite or freezing of skin.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended. Physical Hazards Flammable gas Category 1 H220: Extremely flammable gas. Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Health Hazards Carcinogenicity Category 2 H351: Suspected of causing cancer. Toxic to reproduction Category 2 H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 H373: May cause damage to organs through Repeated Exposure prolonged or repeated exposure.
