What is Methyl chloroformate?
Methyl chloroformate (CAS: 79-22-1). It's a colourless substance commonly used Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
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Hazard Statements
- H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318: Causes serious eye damage.
- H330: Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statements
- P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
- P233: Keep container tightly closed.
- P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
- P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P284: Wear respiratory protection.
- P301+P312+P330: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
- P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340+P310: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
- P305+P351+P338+P310: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
- P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P370+P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
- P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
View full documentationWhat is the hazard signal word for Methyl chloroformate?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of Methyl chloroformate?
Methyl chloroformate is a liquid appearing as colourless with colourless color.
What is Methyl chloroformate used for?
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
What are the hazard statements for Methyl chloroformate?
This substance has 6 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H330: Fatal if inhaled.
What is the melting point of Methyl chloroformate?
The melting point is < - 80.99 ℃ ( < - 113.78 ºF) and the boiling point is 70 - 72 °℃ (158 - 162 ºF) - lit..