Methyl Chloroformate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H312, H314, H330, H335

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure