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
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