methyl chloride (R40)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H351, H361fd, H373

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

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 exposure, H373 Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

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.

Additional information

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Listed in Annex I of EU 517/2014 as amended.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.