| Identification | |
| Name: | Methane, chloro- |
| Synonyms: | chloromethane; |
| CAS: | 74-87-3 |
| EINECS: | 200-817-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | CH3Cl |
| Molecular Weight: | 50.4872 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/CH3Cl/c1-2/h1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1993 3 |
| Melting Point: | -97 oC |
| Flash Point: | -46 oC |
| Boiling Point: | -24.2 oC |
| Density: | 0.92 |
| Stability: | Stable. May react violently or explosively with interhalogens, magnesium, zinc, potassium, sodium or their alloys. Incompatible with natural rubber and neoprene composites, but does not attack PVA. Highly flammable. May decompose upon exposure to moist air or water. |
| Refractive index: | 1.0007 |
| Water Solubility: | slight |
| Solubility: | slight |
| Appearance: | colourless gas |
| Specification: | colourless gas Safety Statements:9-16-33-29-36-24-45-7 9:Keep container in a well-ventilated place 16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 33:Take precautionary measures against static discharges 29:Do not empty into drains 36:Wear suitable protective clothing 24:Avoid contact with skin 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 7:Keep container tightly closed |
| Report: |
IARC Cancer Review: Group 3 IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 ,1987,p. 246.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 41 ,1986,p. 161.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 41 ,1986,p. 161.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Packinggroup: | O52 |
| Flash Point: | -46 oC |
| Color: | Colorless gas; compresses to colorless liquid |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
17%. Narcotic. Psychic effects. TLV: TWA 50
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