Iodomethane (stabilised) for synthesis

Merck Sdn. Bhd

Revision date : 2025-08-07

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GHS02 GHS06 GHS08 GHS05 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 2
Environmental risk rating 4

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

74-88-4

Name of the chemical

Methyliodid

Concentration

>= 60 - <= 100

General Information

Version

8.11

Revision date

2025-08-07

Product name

Iodomethane (stabilised) for synthesis

CAS No.

74-88-4

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Chemical for synthesisIntermediate for use under strictly con- trolled conditions

Emergency telephone

+60 3- 9212 5794

Icons in SDS

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Company Information

company name

Merck Sdn. Bhd

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301+H331, H312, H315, H318, H335, H351, H400, H411

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the hazardous chemical Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - acute haz- ard Hazardous to the aquatic Category 2 environment - chronic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static dis- charge. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- cian. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - acute haz- ard Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 2 environment - chronic hazard

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