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methyl formate

CAS 107-31-3 · C2H4O2

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediateProcessing aids not otherwise specified

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 100 ppm (250 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (375 mg/m3) NIOSH S291 (II-5)
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (250 mg/m3)
IDLH 4500 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

METHYL FORMATE · Formic acid, methyl ester · Methyl methanoate · Formic acid methyl ester · Methylformiat · Formiate de methyle · Methylformiaat · Mravencan methylnaty

Molecular weight

60.05 g/mol

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Flammable · Irritant / harmful

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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