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methyl iodide; iodomethane

CAS 74-88-4 · CH3I
Hazard class
Danger — Health hazard, Toxic
Pictograms
Health hazardToxic
H-statements
  • H351 Suspected of causing cancer
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H312 Harmful in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Soil amendments (fertilizers)Processing aids not otherwise specifiedPreservativeCatalyst
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca TWA 2 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (28 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
IODOMETHANE · Methyl iodide · Monoiodomethane · Methane, iodo- · Methyljodid · Jod-methan · Iodometano · Joodmethaan
Molecular weight
141.939 g/mol
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Health hazard · Toxic
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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