Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-817-4/74-87-3
Name of the chemical
Chlormethan
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
9.0
Revision date
2025-10-27
Product name
CLORURO DE METILO (R-40)
CAS No.
74-87-3
REACH No
01-2119493708-22
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional uses. Perform risk assessment prior to use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use Uses other than those listed above are not supported, contact your supplier for more information on other uses
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Company Information
company name
NIPPON GASES ESPAÑA, S.L.U
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety-hq.spain@nippongases.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H221, H280, H351, H361fd, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H221
Flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture Physical hazards Flammable gases, Category 1B H221 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Health hazards Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 H361fd Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated H373 exposure, Category
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS04 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H221 - Flammable gas. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H361fd - Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging 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, vapours. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves.
Response
P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place.
Other hazards
Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite. Not classified as PBT or vPvB. Not classified as PMT or vPvM . The substance/mixture has no endocrine disrupting properties
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable gases, Category 1B H221 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Health hazards Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 H361fd Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated H373 exposure, Category 2
