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Chloromethane

CAS 74-87-3
EC 602-001-00-7
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Product Identification

More information about Chloromethane

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Chloromethane
Product Code
295507

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
74-87-3 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
602-001-00-7 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Overview

Chloromethane (CAS: 74-87-3 ) is a compressed liquefied gas substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas Category 1 H220
Press. Gas Category 1 H280
Carc. Category 2 H351
Repr. Category 2 H361
STOT RE Category 2 H373
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Hazard Statements

  • H220: Extremely flammable gas.
  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H373: May cause damage to organs (Eyes, Nervous system, Testes) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

  • 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.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
  • P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
  • P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
  • P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P410 + P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
compressed liquefied gas
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
compressed liquefied gas
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
compressed liquefied gas
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-97 ℃ (-143 ºF)
Boiling Point
-24.2 °℃ (-11.6 ºF)
Flash Point
No data available
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
5,060.9 hPa (3,796.0 mmHg) at 20.0 ℃ (68.0 °F)
Vapor Density
No data available
Relative Density
0.915 g/cm3 at 25 °℃ (77 ºF)
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
Not available
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
17.4 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
7 %(V)
Auto Ignition Temperature
632.0 °℃ (1,169.6 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
5.32 g/l at 25 ℃ (77 ºF) - soluble
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 0.91
Solubility In Water
5.32 g/l at 25 ℃ (77 ºF) - soluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
Surface Tension
0.02 mN/m at 20 ℃ (68 ºF)
Explosive Properties
No data available
Oxidizing Properties
No data available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Chloromethane?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Chloromethane?

Chloromethane is a compressed liquefied gas appearing as compressed liquefied gas . It has no data available odor.

What is the solubility of Chloromethane?

5.32 g/l at 25 ℃ (77 ºF) - soluble

What is Chloromethane used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Chloromethane?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373: May cause damage to organs (Eyes, Nervous system, Testes) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Chloromethane?

The melting point is -97 ℃ (-143 ºF) and the boiling point is -24.2 °℃ (-11.6 ºF).